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Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles (Free Online Course With Certificate) Alison Free Online Learning
Introduction
This free online epidemiology course explains how infection control and prevention curb the spread of disease.
This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Establish the importance of infection control and prevention
- Recognise the stages of the spread of infection
- Identify the different means of transmission
- Define the concept of ‘decontamination’
- Outline the laws and regulations related to infection prevention
- Explain how to perform risk assessments
- Indicate the types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Discuss the person-to-person spread of infection