Infection Control and Isolation Precautions as Part of Preparedness

This online course is designed to highlight important information about infection control and isolation precautions as part of preparedness against use of biological weapons, included are a review of sources of microorganisms, susceptible hosts and means of transmission, main routes of transmission, an explanation of barrier nursing, standard contact, airborne and droplet precautions, how to handle contaminated materials including proper handling of sharps and use of mouthpiece for mouth to mouth resuscitation, the proper transportation of an infected patient within the hospital facility, and special situations involving bioterrorism which includes activation of the institution's preparedness plan. Due to payment processing, you will be able to start the course in less than 5 business days.

Course #: OL4

Place: Online
Fee: 25.00
Credits: 2.6 Contact Hours