INF002 - Standard Precautions and Infection Control

This course provides health care providers with an overview of infection control measures including standard precautions, transmission-based (isolation) precautions, handwashing, personal protective equipment, sterilization, and disinfection. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Learning objectives:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. Describe basic infection control measures, including the importance of handwashing.
2. Discuss clean (uncontaminated) versus dirty (contaminated) equipment and supplies and how to handle each.
3. Explain the difference between standard precautions and transmission-based precautions and when to use each.
4. Identify how and when to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
5. Discuss strategies for prevention and control of influenza in health care facilities.
6. Discuss strategies for prevention and control of COVID-19 in health care facilities.

Continuing education: 1.0 Scientific (S) PCE by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) will be granted to those certified in the disciplines of: Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Technicians, Orthotic Fitters, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Assistants, Prosthetic Technicians, Mastectomy Fitters, Pedorthists and Therapeutic Shoe Fitters; 1.0 Category I CPE credit by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.