The goal of this course is to help Home Care Aides learn about infection control – how to prevent infections, Standard Precautions, signs and symptoms of an infection and how pathogenic organisms are spread.
Course Publication Date:
May 18, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | HCA-INFECTL-20 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Home Care Aide
Oregon AFH / AMH / APD / DD
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Learning Objectives
Describe the HCAs responsibility to follow infection control practices.
Describe how infections are transmitted.
List three signs and symptoms of an infection.
Describe guidelines for infection control.
Discuss precautions to prevent infections.
Discuss indications for hand disinfection.
List three pieces of personal protective equipment.
Discuss aseptic technique.
Describe ‘Standard Precautions.’
Discuss how to manage an accident and waste disposal.