Community Health Workers: Infection Control

Topic: 
Infectious Disease & Immunization
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
1 hour
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
Texas A&M University
PERLC: 
Training and Education Collaborative PERLC
Bundles: 
Community Preparedness

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Description: 

Germs can spread rapidly in a community. Staying informed and active to protect yourself and the community from infectious diseases is essential. Increased awareness will minimize the risk of infection, prevent disease transmission, and preserve a healthy and safe environment.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Define an infectious disease
  • Name infectious diseases that are common today
  • List the three methods by which infectious diseases are spread
  • List three methods to prevent infectious diseases
  • Describe the importance of hand hygiene
  • Know when you need to wash your hands
  • Teach children the proper hand washing technique
  • Describe when and how to use alcohol-based sanitizers
  • List the basic rules of disinfection
  • State the guidelines for infection prevention
  • Understand the importance of communication
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Preparedness