Caregiver Support Services Training - Preventing the Spread of Infection (Free Online Course With Certificate)

For most people, caregiving is a profession. For others, it is something they do willingly for their loved ones. Some do it as a hobby, volunteering now and then to care for people in need. Whichever of these categories you belong to, you need to practice safe care at all times. You need to follow standard precautions to limit the spread of infections and create a bacteria and virus-free environment. This free online course about preventing the spread of infections is for you if you care for the sick, old, disabled, or need help in any way with their daily activities. We cover lessons that help you limit the spread of infection and achieve effective, safe care at all times. We will start with an introduction to safe care, examining the four simple tips for keeping your client's or loved one's environments clean. An awareness of safe care is important because it will prevent the spread of infections from one person to another. You will understand why it is important, as a caregiver, to keep learning as much as you can about bacteria, viruses, and diseases. We will take you through all the steps to practice good hygiene and standard precautions for safe care.

Next, pathogens will be examined, with straightforward explanations of what they are and how they function along with the conditions that affect or promote their growth. You will study how microorganisms are spread, evaluating the six ways in which they can be transmitted. Also, you will be able to identify which group of people are at the greatest risk of developing infections and how to break that chain of infection. Afterwards, different bacteria and viruses that can cause infections will be evaluated. We will discuss bacteria such as staphylococcus, tuberculosis and more. We will also cover viruses such as hepatitis, the flu, shingles, HIV, and the coronavirus (COVID-19). You will learn all about the infections they cause, their symptoms, precautions, and their various treatments.

Lastly, you will explore the procedures and precautions to prevent the spread of infections from one person to another, such as using hand sanitisers, handwashing, and wearing protective gadgets like gloves, gowns, and nose masks. We will evaluate important facts about using these gadgets and tips on adequately practising hygienic procedures altogether. For example, you will learn how to safely wear or remove gloves and distinguish when it becomes necessary to wash your hands to disinfect them. We'll take you through the steps to practice effective handwashing. You'll also learn about controlling infections and be able to explain their importance and outline their purpose. Aren't you eager to dive in on this informative course to start your life-saving journey of helping people more? Are you excited to gain additional knowledge and use the insights from this course to save lives around you? Complete the lessons and become a competent caregiver that clients and loved ones can rely on to deliver effective services and safe care. Start here!

Module 1

Introduction and Overview of Safe Care

This module introduces you to safe care. It explains how you can safely care for your loved ones and clients, examining the four simple tips you can follow to achieve safe care which includes your own health as well, keeping your client's or loved one's environments clean, and preventing the spreading of infections from one person to another.

Module 2

Pathogens and Growth of Bacteria

In this module, pathogens and bacteria will be discussed. You will understand what they are and the conditions that affect and promote the spread of microorganisms in general. You will also learn how to prevent and break the spread of their infection.

Module 3

Infectious Bacteria and Viruses

This module examines different bacteria and viruses that can cause infections. Bacteria such as staphylococcus, and tuberculosis as well as viruses like hepatitis, coronavirus, etc, are discussed. You will learn about the symptoms, precautions, and best treatments against these pathogens.

Module 4

Infection Control and Precautions

This final module explores the procedures and precautions to prevent the spread of infections from one person to another. It explains what the standard precautions entail such as handwashing, gloving, etc. You will learn about some infection controls like when to wash your hands, as well as important facts about wearing and safely removing gloves.

Module 5

Course assessment

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Explain the basic tips for safe care.
• Discuss an overview of pathogens, bacteria, and viruses.
• Describe the ways that bacteria and viruses are spread.
• List the tips for preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.
• Outline the procedures for effective handwashing.
• Recall some essential guidelines about using gloves.

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