Earns 1 Training Hour.
This course will cover the basic information for caregivers on the techniques and process the process of prevention and control of infections. The content of this course was developed to assist caregivers in understanding their roles in preventing and managing the spread of communicable diseases among the patients they care for. The course will also explore safety measures and techniques to help create a safe working environment for both the caregivers and the patients. Students will receive thorough instruction on HIPAA and privacy laws and the role of caregivers in maintaining them.
What you'll learn...
Descriptions of Infectious Diseases and the Mechanisms of Disease Transmission
Basic Infection Prevention Principles for Caregivers
Proper Infection Control Techniques to Prevent Exposure and Stop the Spread of Pathogens
HIPAA and Privacy Laws and the Role of Caregivers in Maintaining Them
Patients and Caretakers’ Rights in a Home Care Setting and How to Protect Those Rights
Section 1: Course Introduction
Section 2: Understanding Pathogens and Infectious Agents
Section 3: Chain of Infection
Section 4: Best Practices for Caregivers to Prevent and Control Infection
Section 5: Course Review
