Course Information
Course Instructor
Introduction
Infections
Chain of infection
Pathogens
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Infections, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of infection
Types of infection that can make a person very unwell
M.R.S.A
Urinary tract infection
Breaking the chain of infection
Hand hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe disposal of waste
Safe management of laundry
Health and Hygiene
Environmental and Equipment Cleaning
Course Information

The aim of this course is to promote hygiene awareness.
The course covers:
- The varieties of pathogens and infections that are caused.
- Signs and symptoms
- Appreciate the need to wash your hands regularly
- Recognise colour coding of laundry and waste disposal systems
- Understand the need for PPE, including donning and doffing
- Understand the methods of decontamination
- Understand direct and indirect contamination
Introduction
Infections
Chain of infection
Pathogens
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Infections, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of infection
Types of infection that can make a person very unwell
M.R.S.A
Urinary tract infection
Breaking the chain of infection
Hand hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe disposal of waste
Safe management of laundry
Health and Hygiene
Environmental and Equipment Cleaning