Impact of Community-acquired and Healthcare-associated Infections:

This unit provides an overview of the different types of infections, their prevalence in the community and healthcare settings, and the potential consequences of these infections on individuals and public health.

Chain of Infection:

Understanding the chain of infection is essential in breaking its transmission. This unit explores the various links in the chain, including infectious agents, reservoirs, portals of exit, modes of transmission, portals of entry, and susceptible hosts.

Preventing Spread of Infection:

This unit focuses on effective infection control measures, including hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, environmental cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection. Participants learn about standard precautions and transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of infections.

Engineering, Work Practice, and Environmental Controls:

Participants learn about engineering controls such as ventilation systems and physical barriers, work practice controls like proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, and environmental controls to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

This unit covers the appropriate selection, use, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection. Participants learn how to protect themselves and others from exposure to infectious materials.

Risk of Occupational Exposures:

Understanding the risks associated with occupational exposures to infectious agents is vital for healthcare and frontline workers. This unit discusses methods to assess, prevent, and manage occupational exposures to minimize the risk of infection.

Suspected Sepsis:

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition, is critical for early intervention. This unit covers the identification, assessment, and management of suspected sepsis cases to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.