Certification Course · 4 Modules

Infection Control

Protect. Prevent. Respond.
4
Modules
20
Lessons
~1.5
Hours
1
Certificate
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Course Modules

4 Modules, 20 Lessons

1

Hand Hygiene Mastery

The single most powerful infection prevention intervention — the science behind it, the five moments, correct technique, and the systems that build consistent compliance.

Why hand hygiene is #1When to wash vs. sanitize20-second techniqueSanitizer use and limitsCommon failures
5 lessons~25 min
2

Personal Protective Equipment

Glove selection, mask types, gowns and eye protection, the donning and doffing sequence, and clinical judgment about when PPE is and isn't required.

GlovesMasksGowns & eye protectionDonning & doffingPPE decisions
5 lessons~25 min
3

Wound Care and Infection Prevention

Recognizing infection signs, clean vs. sterile technique, safe wound care in the home, dressing selection, and effective reporting using SBAR.

Recognizing infectionClean vs. sterileSafe wound careDressing changesReporting
5 lessons~25 min
4

Preventing the Spread of Infection

Transmission routes, home isolation precautions, handling contaminated materials, environmental cleaning, and laundry and food safety.

Transmission routesHome isolationContaminated materialsEnvironmental cleaningLaundry & food safety
5 lessons~25 min
Skills You Will Build

What You Will Know

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Hand Hygiene Mastery

The five moments, the 20-second technique, and when soap vs. sanitizer is required.

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PPE Selection and Use

Right glove, mask, and gown for the right risk — and how to remove safely.

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Wound Infection Recognition

REEDA assessment, systemic warning signs, and effective SBAR reporting.

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Transmission Prevention

Breaking the chain of infection through isolation, cleaning, and safe waste handling.

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Environmental Cleaning

Dwell time, C. diff bleach requirements, and high-touch surface priorities.

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Food and Laundry Safety

Protecting immunocompromised clients from foodborne and laundry-transmitted illness.



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Infection Control Certificate

Complete all 4 modules and earn your Infection Control certification — a verifiable credential demonstrating professional infection prevention competency.

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