Infection, Prevention and Control Training

Overview

Infection, Prevention and Control Training – This half day blended learning course allows participants to demonstrate theoretical and practical simulation within a classroom environment.

This training course is intended to provide a broad understanding of the accountability and responsibility for infection control using principles of ASEPSIS and ANTT.

Why Is Infection Control Important?

The potential human and financial burden of health care associated infections (HCAIs) and AMR is immense and is a priority area for health and public health around the world. 

The impact of infection for the patient can range from superficial to life threatening, and includes social, psychological and physical effects. 

Patients may suffer pain, require additional interventions, or experience extended length of stay and long-term physical effects as a result of infection.

Aseptic technique is highlighted as an essential component in infection prevention programmes. Ability to undertake aseptic technique is an important clinical skill for all health professionals, especially nurses and midwives. 

Aseptic technique is used to support procedures such as cannulation, insertion of urinary catheters, blood cultures, wound dressings and administration of intravenous drugs.

Infection Control Training Session Outline

Aimed At

Healthcare professionals looking to enhance their current skills/knowledge and review current practice or looking to acquire new skills.

Facilitated By

Registered nurses with first hand clinical experience.