Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UPA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Define asepsis, aseptic techniques, and the difference between asepsis in the clinical setting vs. the laboratory.
Describe the different types of hospital-acquired infections and how they can be prevented.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is Asepsis?
Definition of Asepsis
Principles of Asepsis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Aseptic Techniques
Handwashing
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
Aseptic Techniques for Equipment
Antisepsis
Review
Summary
Section 4: Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial) Infections
Types of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
Common HAI Pathogens
Chain of Infection
Review
Summary
Section 5: Laboratory Asepsis
Definition of Laboratory Asepsis
Laboratory Aseptic Technique
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Infection Prevention Survey
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Instructor: Leonard Levin, MS, MBA, RM(NRCM), M(ASCP)
Mr. Levin obtained his BS degree in Biochemistry from Albright College, MS degree in Microbiology & Immunology from Temple University, and MBA in Finance from LaSalle University. He worked in nine hospital clinical laboratories for 38 years, including seven years as a microbiology supervisor and 28 years as a laboratory administrative director. Additionally, he worked as an assistant editor for a biology reference publication and editor-in-chief of an AIDS newsletter. He is currently a freelance scientific writer and laboratory management consultant.
Subject Matter Expert: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.