Course Title: Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4205 Certificate IV in Neurophysiology Technology

Course Title: Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Veemita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662

Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course deals with infection prevention requirements in the clinical workplace setting and the responsibilities of the employee with a supervisory role.
Skills acquired from this course include the ability to comply and monitor infection control policy and procedures in a specific workplace team within a health industry organisation. This course will include specific focus of infection control in the role of the neurophysiology technician.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

Elements:

Clean environmental surfaces.

Follow infection control guidelines

Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of clinical and other waste.

Identify and respond to infection risks.

Limit contamination.

Maintain personal hygiene.

Use personal protective equipment.


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

The assessment will involve online activities, assessment tasks and workplace performance statement to address appropriate application of knowledge.