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Care Leavers in Aged Care
Course Description
Discover the key principles of good infection control. Learn how infectious agents spread and identify simple precautions that can prevent the spread of infection.
Note: This course is being retired from the library in 2021. The equivalent title ‘Infection Control: An Overview’ is available as a replacement.
Learning Outcomes
– Describe the different types of infectious agents (micro-organisms) and the harm they can cause
– Explain the risks of infection prevention and control in older people
– Distinguish the links in the chain of infection and how to break them
– Implement the role of standard precautions in preventing and controlling the spread of infection