By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of proper hand hygiene techniques and the importance of regular handwashing.

3. Understand the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to safely dispose of it.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and disposal of sharps to prevent infections.

5. Apply standard infection control precautions in healthcare settings.

6. Recognize common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ways to prevent their spread.

7. Understand the principles of cleaning and decontamination in healthcare settings.

8. Safely manage spills and dispose of waste to prevent the spread of infection.

9. Recognize the role of individuals in preventing the spread of infection.

10. Report and participate in the surveillance of infections.

11. Demonstrate advanced hand hygiene techniques, including handrubbing and surgical hand preparation.

12. Apply aseptic techniques and sterile procedures in healthcare settings.

13. Understand and implement transmission-based precautions.

14. Apply specific infection prevention and control measures for different infections (e.g., MRSA, Clostridium difficile).

15. Effectively manage outbreaks and incidents related to infection control.

16. Understand the principles of antimicrobial stewardship and the appropriate use of antibiotics.

17. Recognize methods to handle resistant organisms and prevent their spread.

18. Promote infection prevention and control best practices in healthcare environments.