As infection prevention and control (IPC) is an integral part of healthcare delivery, nurses and other healthcare professionals have an important role in ensuring that IPC practices are implemented in their daily patient care activities ensuring compliance within the healthcare team.
DurationAs infection prevention and control (IPC) is an integral part of healthcare delivery, nurses and other healthcare professionals have an important role in ensuring that IPC practices are implemented in their daily patient care activities ensuring compliance within the healthcare team.
This course aims to provide healthcare professionals knowledge and skills on IPC principles and practices to perform, evaluate and develop appropriate IPC standards efficiently in their respective clinical areas. The course will also prepare infection control link nurses to perform their expected roles and responsibilities proficiently.
Course Outline
Understand the basic epidemiology of common transmissible infectious diseases.
Describe infectious disease transmission and approaches to break the chain of transmission.
Discuss the impact of healthcare associated infections and the components of an effective infection prevention and control programme.
Apply relevant standard and transmission-based precaution knowledge to upkeep infection control standards in clinical areas.
Understand basic microbiology and relevant microorganisms of concern including multi-drug resistant organisms.
Explain the importance of correct technique of collection and handling of microbiological specimens.
Perform accurate risk assessment and execute appropriate infection prevention and control practices according to recommended standards.
Apply appropriate principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization protocols in the care and handling of medical equipment and instruments.
Describe the importance of environmental cleaning and disinfection in preventing spread of pathogens.
Adhere to relevant local guidelines and international evidence-based practices to prevent device associated infections.
Distinguish the difference between emerging and re-emerging infections.
Describe the various multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) and care of patients with MDRO from the infection control perspective.
Implement relevant infection control strategies during any disease outbreak.
Discuss the impact of IPC concerns during construction and renovation.
Established in 2008, Parkway College is the education arm of IHH Healthcare and provides academic courses in the niche fields of nursing, allied health and healthcare management. Parkway College is registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and has EduTrust certification. The teaching faculty is well-qualified and has vast experience in their fields of expertise.
As an Approved Training Provider of the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), Parkway College provides continuing education courses that are of a robust quality within the Continuous Education and Training framework.
Healthcare professional education is the forte of Parkway College and the thrust of its programmes is student-centric teaching which creates the right ingredients for effective and successful learning outcomes. Besides being equipped with competencies, students will embrace lifelong learning and develop ownership to chart their personal growth. The combination of the right skills, right attitude and right mindset will augment their success in the workplace and enhance their career aspirations and employability in the marketplace.
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