COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the critical topic of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), focusing on infections acquired in healthcare settings like hospitals and primary care centers. Learners will explore the risks posed by weakened immune systems, invasive medical devices, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, all of which contribute to the spread of HAIs. The course will also address the impact of these infections on both patients and healthcare workers, with a focus on prevention and management strategies.
Estimated Study Time: 10 – 20 hours
Course Outline
At the end of this unit, participants should be able to:
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- Describe healthcare associated infections(HAI)
- Identify possible causes of HAIs
- Describe the Transmission circle of HAI
- Describe risk factors associated with HAIs in healthcare settings.
- Describe the control levels against risk of HAI in primary healthcare settings.
- Identify preventive measures against the risk of HAI in PHC setting
- Describe the role of health care personal and Government in IPC core components
Certification
This course is accredited and certified by Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)
Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quizzes 3
- Duration 54 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 13
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
- 6 Sections
- 3 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Pre-Course Test1
- Module One1
- Knowledge Check1
- Module Two1
- Module Three1
- Post-Course Test1
