Foundation for Professional Development
Basic Airborne Infection Prevention and Control
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Short course
Course type
17 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
17 CPD points
16 Clinical, 1 Ethics
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course overview
Enhance your understanding of airborne infection prevention with our 17-hour course on Basic Airborne Infection Prevention and Control. Designed for healthcare professionals and workers, this course addresses the critical need for effective airborne infection control measures, especially in overburdened health facilities with immunosuppressed patients. With the rise of respiratory infections and epidemics, it is essential to implement a comprehensive three-pronged approach: administrative control, environmental control, and personal respiratory protection measures.
This course, accredited for 17 CPD points with the HPCSA, comprises four in-depth modules covering these vital control strategies. Each module includes a short quiz to reinforce learning and ensure a thorough grasp of the material. Additionally, the course addresses recent WHO findings on challenges and weaknesses in South Africa’s infection prevention practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding basic principles.
Enroll now to gain essential skills in airborne infection prevention, protect your patients, and enhance your healthcare practice.
Who is this course for?
Healthcare and Safety Professionals
Required qualification
None
Course level
Beginner
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Encompasses all essential infection control measures and techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of airborne infection control.
- Expert Developers: Gain insights from renowned professionals and experts from FPD and CSIR with extensive experience in the field.
- Targeted Training: Tailored for healthcare and safety professionals, including infection control personnel, occupational health staff, and facility managers.
- Practical Applications: Focuses on real-world scenarios and practical applications to effectively manage and prevent airborne infections.
- Flexible Learning Options: Offers online learning for convenience, allowing you to study at your own pace from any location.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course Lessons
Course developer
This course material was prepared by Thabang Molefi (B. Tech Env Health), Peta de Jager (Pr. Arch, M.A), Katekani Ngobeni (B.Tech Env Health), Tobias Van Reenen (N.Dip Mech Eng) and Tichaona Kumirai (M.Sc Mech Eng) from the CSIR.
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Student testimonials
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
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