Infection Control
6-Weeks Online
The Infection Control course is an innovative interactive distance learning (IDL) program that integrates both asynchronous and synchronous instructional methods. For more information, or group registrations, contact training@cbet.edu or call 210.233.1102.tronics I
Course Overview
The student develop a foundational awareness of infection control, safety precautions, and basic preventative protocols for working in the healthcare and medical industry. In addition to covering safety as it pertains to the Environment of Care (EOC), the course will explore specific topics associated with standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection, identify microorganisms that cause disease, discuss the types of transmissions, and the chain of infection.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Objectives
LO1. Understand the categories of infectious microorganisms.
LO2. Understand standard and transmission-based precautions and the modes of transmission.
LO3. Identify the requirements for infection and the communicable infection cycle.
LO4. Evaluate multiple health care settings and equipment and understand their unique infection control requirements.
LO5. Understand updated COVID information and regulations as they apply to the medical field and the BMET
department.
LO6. Develop environmental awareness for the safety of medical equipment and infection control. Identify medical
ethics, employee rights, and responsibilities.
Costs and Options:
Option 1: $1,249.75
6-Weeks Online
Credential:
Certificate of Completion