Chapter 3: Infection Prevention and Control
Read Chapter 3.
Your textbook has the most detailed and expanded information for each topic. There are chapter workbook assignments to complete with each lesson.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Describe how infections occur and how diseases are transmitted.
- Identify various diseases (and their symptoms) that are cause for concern.
- Identify the value of immunizations as a personal safety precaution.
- Demonstrate donning and doffing PPE (including gloves, goggles, and a mask, if necessary).
- Identify the appropriate way to clean and disinfect equipment and the work environment.
- Describe the steps to take if exposure occurs (including exposure control plans).
10 Lessons