Course Overview
Workshop Objectives
On completion of this workshop you will be able to:
- Define infection
- Identify how infection is spread
- Describe the chain of infection
- Practice infection control and prevention
- Define standard and additional precautions
- Define safe waste management and handling procedures
- Demonstrate correct handwashing procedures
- Identify food handling processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of food poisoning and cross-contamination
Who Should Attend?
Direct care workers, team leaders, supervisors and managers of aged care and disability services.
Workshop Duration
This is an interactive 1 1/2 hour workshop that allows participants to witness the potential spread of pathogens and to practice a range of responses to reduce the impact. The workshop has been written in reference to the following documents:
- Infection Control in the Health Care Setting Guidelines for the Prevention of Transmission of Infectious Diseases - Australian Government National Health and Research Council
- The Infection Control Guidelines for the Prevention of Transmission of Infectious Diseases in the Health Care Setting, Department of Health and Ageing
What is Included in the Workshop?
- Defining infection
- The chain of infection
- Infection control and prevention including standard and additional precautions
- Safe waste management and handling procedures
- Correct handwashing procedures
- Safe food handling, preparation, serving and storage processes
Costs
- Individual bookings - $66 per participant
- Group bookings - $440 for up to 15 people
Travel and accommodation costs may apply
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