Technician Compliance Written 1 credit hour

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands of individuals die each year from infections that are often preventable through effective control measures. This course explores the principles of infection transmission, control, and prevention, emphasizing evidence-based practices across healthcare settings. You will learn to implement infection prevention strategies, reduce transmission risks, and promote safer environments for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Recognize factors that increase an individual’s risk for infection.
2. Explain how infections spread through the chain of infection and identify methods to break the chain.
3. Illustrate proper hand hygiene techniques and describe when alcohol-based hand rubs are appropriate.
4. Identify types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and discuss appropriate situations for their use.
5. Employ infection control standards and best practices to maintain a safe patient care environment.

Faculty

Sarah Meeks MS, BA, MSN, DNP

Associate Professor
American Sentinel University

Disclosures:

Sarah Meeks has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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