Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: PUBH9446C
Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Suzie Cicero
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1812
Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
City PC Prem Kaur
Bundoora PC Eleisha Petdro
Course lead Mini George
mini.george@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
Element: |
1. Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting. 1.2. Identify infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting. 1.3. Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others in relation to infection prevention and control. 1.4. Identify control measures to minimise risk in accordance with relevant national standards and guidelines. 1.5. Communicate effectively with others in relation to risk management. 1.6. Record identified risks and risk management strategies within scope of own role. |
Element: |
2. Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Implement personal hygiene practices in the work setting. 2.2. Practice hand hygiene in accordance with national standards and guidelines. 2.3. Follow current national standards and guidelines for selection and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required. 2.4. Follow procedures for environmental cleaning and management of waste. 2.5. Identify and respond to situations where transmission-based precautions or enhanced cleaning is required. |
Element: |
3. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify, respond to and communicate potential or actual risk of, or breach in, infection control. 3.2. Assess the risk and take appropriate immediate action in accordance with industry and organisational guidelines. 3.3. Communicate any breach in infection control and risk management strategies in place to the supervisor, manager or responsible authority and seek advice on actions required following a breach in infection control. 3.4. Implement control measures to minimise contamination of people, materials and equipment. 3.5. Follow processes for management of spills and exposure to blood or body fluids. 3.6 Document incidents and responses and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.7. Ensure all records, materials and equipment are stored in a designated clean area. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is designed to be delivered in blended delivery mode. Blended learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning via class rooms and clinical labs and self directed learning.
All learning activities you undertake prepares you to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to perform to the standards expected in the healthcare industry.
This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to maintain your own health and safety, and that of your co-workers and the patients in your care. This course will cover:
- role of infection prevention and control in the work setting
- standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting
- infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting
- standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting
- potential and actual exposure to infection risks
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 |
Monday 15/07/24 Lesson 1
19/07/24 |
Infection Prevention and Control:
Lab 1:
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Completion of ACSQHC hand hygiene and basics of infection control learning modules. Introduction to Assessments |
| Week 2 | Self-directed learning |
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| Week 3 | Practice lab - Practice/Revise all skills | 31/07: AT1 Inclass Assessment | |
| Week 4 |
07/08: AT1 : Resit Assessment 09/08: AT2 Simulated Assessment |
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| Week 6 | 23/08: AT2 Resit |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the following:
- role plays
- case studies
- presentations
- group work
- knowledge quizzes
- practical assessments
- placement
During the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), you will complete 400 hours of compulsory unpaid clinical placements, across four phases (semesters). Aged Care 120 hours, Mental Health and Primary Health 80 hours each and Acute Care 120 hours.
You must meet all the unit/course requirements before you are eligible for clinical placement, this includes immunisations, NDIS check, Working with Childrens and Police check. If you do not meet these requirements, you may incur a penalty in the form of a fine.
Assessment Tasks
- Assessment Task 1 - Part A Knowledge Quiz
- Assessment Task 1 - Part B Short Answer Questions
- Assessment task 2 - Simulated practical assessment
- Assessment task 3 - Clinical Placement
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Student Attendance
All students are required to:
- Attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled.
- Complete pre-class preparation – e.g., recommended reading and learning activities on Canvas.
- Study all material provided to maximise chances of meeting the Unit's objectives.
- Meet the 80% attendance requirement for lectures. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend. It will be the student's responsibility to 'catch up'. It is the student's responsibility to seek assistance from their educator.
- All students must demonstrate 80% engagement with the learning resources provided. This includes but is not limited to the Canvas practice knowledge quizzes, which must be completed on time. Canvas analytics will be used to identify student engagement. This can affect student progression.
- All students must meet the 100% attendance requirement for practical sessions. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend to qualify for a make-up session. The 'make-up' session time and date will be at the discretion of the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator. Non-attendance to the make-up session without evidence to support the non-attendance can result in no further opportunity.
- Failure to meet the 100% practical sessions attendance requirement can result in exclusion from the clinical skills assessments, leading to a Not Yet Satisfactory result and ultimately Not Yet Competent.
- Four hundred (400) clinical placement hours must be completed by the end of the program to meet the program requirements.
Clinical Placement
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Manager. The above requirements will be considered in the decision making.
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Refer to individual assessment task instructions for information on when and how to submit and specific assessment conditions.
Assessment Attempts:
Self-marking quizzes.
- Student will be permitted 3 attempts to complete self-marking assessments. if a student requires guidance, it is their responsibility to reach out to the Lead Campus Educator Guidance can be requested from your educator.
All other assessments:
- You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:
For more information go to:
RMIT Connect
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Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date.
Special Consideration Policy
Equitable Learning Services
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