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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
This training will give you the knowledge to identify areas for infection contamination and the skills to prevent this from happening.
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Online and onsite training available throughout Ireland. Group discounts and funding available.
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This training is available online and is fully instructor led. Each attendee will then be given a date and time for their practical which will be done online. Classroom training is also available.
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€50 per person
Infection Prevention & Control: About
Course Overview
Topics covered are:
• Chain of Infection
• Healthcare associated Infection
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Introduction to standard and transmission-based precautions
• Hand hygiene including use of different agents, technique
• Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
• Awareness of how to access authoritative sources of IPC
• Identifying incidents and risks relating to IPC
• Communication relating to IPC
• Management of blood or body fluid exposure
• Infectious conditions that may require absence from work or work restrictions
• Personal protective equipment
• Environmental hygiene and management of spillages
Duration:
3 hours plus 15 minute practical
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Certification given to all attendees.
Based on QQI’s Level 5 Infection Control, HPSC’s Guidelines on Infection Prevention and Control and the HSE’s Core Infection Prevention, Control Knowledge and Skills Framework Document
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Maximum of 12 per class
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Contact us today to book a private class or visit our class page for a list of upcoming classes.
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