Course Code: REL-ALL-0-IFEP
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the basic concepts of infection control and why it is important.
Apply standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent transmission of various infectious illnesses and diseases.
Describe various infectious illnesses and diseases and how they are transmitted from one person to another.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Transmission of Infection
Mary Doesn’t Feel So Well
Chain of Infection
Methods of Transmission
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
Bloodborne Methods
Review
Summary
Section 3: Infection Prevention
Hand Hygiene
Standard Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment
Transmission-Based Precautions
Putting on and Taking off PPE
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.