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