Florence Academy

Augustine Chijioke Anigbogu

Has completed Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2) delivered by Florence academy on 16 October 2023

Learning outcomes

Understand basic microbiology and what constitutes a HCAI (Healthcare Associated Infection)

List the ways in which infection can get into the body

Outline the requirement to monitor your own health and hygiene, to reduce the risk of cross infection within your work environment

Describe the common pathogens, namely Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Clostridium Difficile and Norovirus and how they are managed within the healthcare environment

Understand the importance of correct hand hygiene technique in reducing the risk of cross contamination

Recall the standard precautions, necessary to prevent and control healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)

Understand basic microbiology and what constitutes a HCAI (Healthcare Associated Infection)
List the ways in which infection can get into the body
Outline the requirement to monitor your own health and hygiene, to reduce the risk of cross infection within your work environment

Describe the common pathogens, namely Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Clostridium Difficile and Norovirus and how they are managed within the healthcare environment
Understand the importance of correct hand hygiene technique in reducing the risk of cross contamination
Recall the standard precautions, necessary to prevent and control healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)

About this course

This in-depth module covers the key concepts of infection prevention and control. The common pathogens and how they are managed within the care environment are covered, including MRSA, Clostridium Difficile, Norovirus and Covid-19.

The importance of correct hand hygiene technique in reducing the risk of cross contamination and the standard precautions, necessary to prevent and control healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) are also included. The module is CPD accredited and aligned to CSTF “Infection Prevention and Control Level 1” and “Infection Prevention and Control Level 2”. This module is CPD accredited.

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