Course Description
Discover how infectious agents spread and identify simple precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection.
Learning Outcomes
– Describe the different types of infectious agents (micro-organisms) and the harm they can cause
– Explain why individuals receiving support are at an increased risk from infections
– Outline considerations when promoting infection control in a home environment
– Distinguish the links in the chain of infection and identify the role of standard precautions in breaking those links