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This course provides individuals with the fundamental principles and practices of infection prevention and control in various healthcare settings. It equips healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills required to reduce the risk of infections spreading to patients, staff, and visitors.

Participants will learn about standard and transmission-based precautions, the chain of infection and how to break it, identifying and responding to infection outbreaks, and implementing safe work practices to prevent the spread of infections. The course also covers the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare workers in relation to infection prevention and control.

This unit offers practical instruction on handwashing techniques, donning and doffing PPE using correct techniques and sequence, cleaning and disinfection, emphasising the ease of cross-contamination. Participants will practice safely handling and disposal of sharps, infectious and cytotoxic waste, and gain an understanding of the health risks associated with mishandling these materials.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow instructions and learn new procedures by watching, listening, or practicing
    • Reading: Read and understand basic safety signs, infection control guidelines, and instructions.
    • Writing: Write short notes, checklists or complete forms clearly and accurately.
    • Oral communication: Ask questions, follow spoken instructions, and talk clearly about routine tasks.
    • Numeracy: Measure basic quantities (like solutions or time), use simple ratios, and read labels.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3-4 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical task demonstrations:

  • Manage exposure to body fluids
  • Manage exposure to a sharp and needlestick injury
  • Complete a risk assessment and verbally report incident to supervisor

Documentation:

  • Incident Report
  • Risk Assessment

Theory assessment: A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909