PHL 1020 - Safety and Infection Control

Clock Hours: 16

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Orientation

Course Description:
Discuss measures to take for fire, electrical, radiation, chemical safety; safety procedures specimen collection; transportation; use and disposal of equipment; personal protective equipment; first aid; emergency procedures; cardiopulmonary resuscitation and personal hygiene.

Student Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will demonstrate proper understanding and techniques in proper hand washing and double bagging

2. The student will learn and demonstrate proper the use of proper Personal Protective Devices including gowns, gloves, and shields.

3. The student will demonstrate proper procedure for entering and exiting isolation areas.

4. The student will identify pathogenic agents causing infections & methods for preventing transmission; MRSA; HIV; Hepatitis B, and C, and C.Diff; 

5. The student will be able to identify the difference between and Antiseptic and a Disinfectant