Hospital Infection Control Practices
The Hospital Infection Control Practices course is a short-term, skill-oriented programme designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical competencies to prevent and control infections in hospital and clinical settings. The course is completed within 6 weeks and includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on training.
This programme focuses on understanding infection transmission, implementing effective control measures, and maintaining patient and staff safety in accordance with national and international healthcare guidelines. It is ideal for nursing students, paramedical professionals, and healthcare workers aiming to strengthen their infection prevention skills.
Course Content
Participants will gain practical exposure and theoretical understanding of the following key areas:
- Modes of infection transmission and preventive strategies
- Structure and organisation of a Hospital Infection Control Programme
- Infection surveillance methods and reporting systems
- Management of needle-stick injuries and post-exposure prophylaxis
- Sterilisation and disinfection techniques
- Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and standard precautions
- Isolation protocols for infectious patients
- Biomedical waste management practices
- Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) operations
- Hospital laundry and linen management procedures
- Prevention of infections associated with medical devices
- Antimicrobial resistance and rational use of antibiotics
- Immunisation and vaccination strategies for healthcare workers
- Blood and body fluid spill management
- Hand hygiene practices and compliance monitoring
- Environmental surveillance and hospital sanitation techniques
This course enhances patient safety, reduces hospital-acquired infections, and prepares learners to implement effective infection control practices in real-world healthcare environments.