an illustration of infection control

Infection control for support workers

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

35 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • Identifying infection sources and transmission methods
  • How to apply standard and transmission-based precautions
  • How to demonstrate proper handwashing techniques
  • How to utilise personal protective equipment effectively

Course Overview

Working in any direct care environment brings staff and clients in contact with one of the most infectious substances. In this course we will outline sources of infection and apply industry accepted practice to minimise risk of infection to workers, clients and others.

As a healthcare worker, you have a responsibility not only to protect yourself from infection, but all the clients in your care. This award winning course will ensure you are compliant with this mandatory knowledge.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Introduction to Infection Control for Support Workers
  • Lessons

  • Cross infection cycle
  • Sources and transmission of infection
  • Sources of infection for workers
  • Standard precautions
  • Transmission based precautions
  • Handwashing
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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