HLTINFCOV001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks (particularly important during COVID-19).

This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

Course location and timings

St Marys campus every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm

Structure

This course is mixed mode delivery. No work is required to be completed prior to the class. The workbooks are given in hard copy or provided to you electronically depending on your preference.

Topics included:

• Standard and additional precautions for Infection Control
• Infection Hazards and Risks
• Hand hygiene and hand care
• Clean and contaminated zones
• Surface cleaning
• Personal safety training
• Sharps handling and disposal
• Chain of Infection
• Modes of transmission
• Doning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment
• Caring for infected clients