Covers standard precautions, sterilization methods, and epidemiological principles for preventing healthcare-associated infections in practical nursing practice.
About this course
Infection Control Protocols focuses on the essential practices that keep patients, clients, and healthcare workers safe. You will learn how pathogens spread and how to stop them. The course covers standard precautions, proper hand hygiene, and the correct use of personal protective equipment. You will also study sterilization methods for medical tools and learn the epidemiological principles behind preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Through classroom instruction and practical demonstrations, you will build the confidence to follow strict infection control measures in any clinical setting. These skills are fundamental to your role as a practical nurse and are required in every clinical placement you complete.
Who takes this course
This course is part of the curriculum for the following programs:
Students in both full-time and part-time streams complete this course to meet the program's clinical safety requirements.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify the chain of infection and break the cycle through proper hygiene and isolation procedures.
- Demonstrate correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in various clinical scenarios.
- Apply sterilization and disinfection protocols for medical instruments and clinical environments.
- Recognize signs of healthcare-associated infections and report them according to provincial guidelines.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term written examination | 30 |
| Practical skills assessment (PPE and sterilization) | 30 |
| Case study analysis | 20 |
| Final examination | 20 |