COVID-19 has devastated livelihoods and has negatively impacted many businesses throughout the world. If the economy is to come through the crisis and recover, it needs businesses to do the same. As restrictions lift and more businesses start to re-open, infection control must be a priority to protect the health of employees and the public.
Infection Control for the Post COVID-19 Workplace is an online infection control training course that will explore the impact of COVID -19 on infection control standards across all industries.
In this short infection control course, you will develop the skills that are critical in decreasing the risk and transmission of infection in the workplace.
You will learn how to respond to infection risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and implement strategies and procedures that will minimise the spread of this infectious disease in the workplace.
On completion of this course, you will have developed your understanding of COVID-19 as it impacts a workplace and will be able to establish and maintain stringent infection control standards.
Course Structure
Unit - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Topic 1 – Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
- Hand washing hygiene practices
- Implement hand care procedures
- Handwashing techniques – soap and water
- Handwashing techniques – alcohol-based formulation
- Skin irritations
- Cuts and abrasions
- Personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette
- Preventing droplet and air borne infection
- Masks and respirators
- Environmental cleaning
- Contact infection
- Handle, transport and packaging linen
- Disposing of contaminated waste
- Health industry waste management
- Waste management plans
- Clinical waste, general waste and related waste
- Waste labelling, disposal techniques and collection
- Waste types (sharps, pharmaceutical waste etc)
- Clean and decontaminating equipment
- Prevent transmission of infection
- Decontamination processes
- Additional precautions for preventing transmission of infection
Topic 2: Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Identify infection hazards (your own areas and other people)
- Responsibility for infection prevention and control
- Document and assess the likelihood and severity of risk
- The chain of infection
- Policies and procedures
- Risk controls
- Report on activities/tasks that put yourself and others at risk
- Measures that will minimise or control risks
Topic 3 – Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
- Protocols for care after exposure to body fluids
- Worker safety
- Required report documentation
- Management protocols
- Appropriate signage
- Spill management
- Spill kits
- Aerosols and splatter
- Maintain clean and contaminated zones
- Confine records, materials and medicaments
- Confine contaminated instruments and equipment
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 20 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $50.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Business Owners
- Business Managers
- Office Managers
- Hospitality Businesses
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