Infection Control: Basic Concepts

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-ICBC

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Sequence the six components in the chain of infection.
Differentiate between each of the four methods of transmission.
Apply standard and transmission-based precautions.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Concepts of Infection Control

The Chain of Infection

Methods of Transmission

Standard Precautions

Transmission-Based Precautions

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

References

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Expert Reviewer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC

Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and  Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.