Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Infection Prevention & Control Program
This is an introductory course offering CPH, CME, and CNE — Free
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Expires
CEU
CPH
CME
CNE
Cost
Free
Tags
CDC CertifiedTime to Start
3-5 minutes
Length
0.75 hours
Overview
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This module is part of a larger 24 module course, the Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course located at https://www.train.org/cdctrain/training_plan/3814.
Module 1-Infection Prevention & Control Program will provide an overview of the infection prevention and control (IPC) program.
What You'll Learn
- Define the purpose of the IPC program.
- Identify core activities of an IPC program.
- Develop and implement IPC policies and procedures.
- Establish a process for developing a facility IPC risk assessment.
Competency Terms
Assessment (surveillance and epidemiology)
Communicable Disease Control
Emergency Preparedness and Response (all hazards)
Policy, Program, & Service Development
Policy, Program, & Service Implementation
Public Health Science Skills
Application of Public Health Sciences
Related Occupations
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Other Facilities/Operations Worker
Other Registered Nurse-Clinical Services
Physician Assistant
Program Director
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Public Health Manager/Program Manager
Registered Nurse - Unspecified
Sanitarian/Inspector
Related Job Tasks
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population