Concepts of Infection Control

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Learning Objectives
Identify the types, characteristics, signs, and symptoms of microorganisms that cause infection.
Summarize the chain of infection, healthcare-associated infections, and ways in which infectious pathogens are transmitted.
Specify the correct procedures for Standard Precautions, handwashing, donning and doffing PPE, donning sterile gloves, maintaining a sterile field, and opening sterile items.
Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis and the recommended environment cleaning measures required.
Course Offering: Written/printed (enduring)
Domain Focus: Ethical, Legal, and Practice Standards
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CE Credits: 1.25