ASET Certificate in Infection Control
Course
In Newcastle Upon Tyne
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Newcastle upon tyne
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Duration
4 Days
Candidates who take this programme will develop a greater understanding of the principles of Infection control and will be able to assess risk and control the spread of MRSA.
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MRSA and Infection Control Training
Apply Email Download The ASET MRSA and Infection Control training program would be suitable whether you are an experienced health care worker caring for clients or patients in a work environment, or are new to the industry. No prior knowledge or experience is essential. Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multi-choice questionnaire, will lead you to the highly acclaimed ASET Certificate in Infection Control.
Course Content
Module 1: Infection Control in the Workplace
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Hospital Acquired Infection
- Infection
- Effects of Infection
- Bacteria
- Spread of micro-organisms
- Viruses
- Isolation Nursing
- Fungal Infection
Module2: The Importance of Personal Hygiene in the Control of Infection
- Personal Fitness
- Clothing
- Hand Washing
- Protective Clothing
- How to Wash Hands
- Personal Hygiene
- Policy
- Patient Hygiene
Module 3: Cleaning Processes to Control Infection
- What is clean?
- Storage of Chemicals
- Detergents
- Sterilisation
- The Cleaning Process
- Pets in the Environment
- Disinfection
Module 4: Waste Management in the Control of Infection
- Safe Handling of Body Fluids
- Sharps - Involving Risk of Blood Born Infection
- Waste Management
- Single Use Instruments and Equipment
- Categorising of Clinical Waste
Module 5: Some Specific Areas of Infection Control
- General Equipment
- Food Hygiene & Cross Infection
- Specimen Collection and Handling
- Changing Beds/Laundry Disposal
Duration: 3 to 4 days - flexible
Assessment: Written assignment and multi-choice questions
ASET Certificate in Infection Control