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Introduction to Infection Control
The Infection Control Practitioner has responsibility for infection control practices over a broad range of areas within the health care setting. This short course is an introduction to the issues which confront the present day infection control practitioner. Many aspects of infection control covered in the course are applicable across a broad range of enterprises beyond health care.

Since an infection control program is a requirement for accreditation for health care facilities, this is an ideal introductory course for staff with responsibility for preventing and controlling infection. This course provides a ‘snap shot’ of the longer certificate courses offered at Mayfield Education.

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Designed For

This is an open entry program.

Content
  • Microbiology and host defence mechanisms
  • Transmission and prevention of infection
  • Standard precautions and blood borne viruses
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Surveillance and quality systems
  • Wound management
  • Storage and handling of sterile stock
  • Sourcing information for infection control
  • Food handling and hygiene
  • Environmental cleaning
Course Benefits

On completion, participants should be able to:
  • Protect themselves and others from infectious and environmental hazards
  • Assess the incidence of nosocomial infection
  • Review current procedures and implement effective infection control strategies
  • Meet standards for food handling and hygiene

Delivery

3 days at Mayfield from 9.00am to 4.30pm

Dates

Intake 1: 16-18 February 2009
Intake 2: 13-15 October 2009

Award

Mayfield Certificate of Attendance

CNE Points

18 CNE points

Fee

$895 per person. A light lunch will be provided each day

Closing Date

Three weeks beforehand. Late applications considered.

Location

Hawthorn campus

Organisations may choose to have this program delivered in the workplace as a customised course.

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