Course Description
This ACEhub Course is a recommended training course to help practices meet Indicator 12.1 Infection Control of the Foundation Standard. More information about indicator 12.1 can be found on the RNZCGP Website.
Good infection prevention and control practices can be challenging for your own health and safety. In this course you will learn how you can take care of yourself and minimise the unwanted effects of hand hygiene, using PPE, and working in an infectious environment. It is important to take care of yourself so you can better take care of others.
Course Modules
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1. Preventing Harm from PPE
Learn about the hazards and potential harm with using PPE and the ways you can prevent injury to yourself. Most problems arise with using facial PPE - discover the skin injuries caused by masks and eye protection, and best practice recommendations that will help you look after your skin.30 mins
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2. Caring for your Hands
Learn the risks of damaged skin and the types of common hand dermatitis that can occur with work. Discover best practice techniques and hand-care products that can help prevent skin problems.30 mins
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3. Keeping Germs at Work
Learn how to keep you and your family, or household, safe from infectious germs that you encounter at work. Discover the techniques that you can easily apply before, during, and after work to prevent harmful germs getting into your household.30 mins
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Course Completion Certificate
Once you have completed the course requirements, your printable completion certificate will be downloadable here.
