Course Overview

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that people acquire while receiving treatment for another condition in a healthcare setting. HAIs can be acquired anywhere healthcare is delivered, including inpatient acute care hospitals, outpatient settings such as ambulatory surgical centers and end-stage renal disease facilities, and long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. These infections may be caused by any infectious agent, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other less common types of pathogens. Each year, millions of patients develop HAIs, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths, prolonged hospital stays, and billions of dollars in additional healthcare costs.

These infections are associated with a variety of risk factors including use of indwelling medical devices such as bloodstream, endotracheal, and urinary catheters; surgical procedures; injections; contamination of the healthcare environment; transmission of communicable diseases between patients and healthcare workers; and overuse or improper use of antibiotics. Every healthcare worker plays a critical role in preventing the spread of infection. This comprehensive Infection Control training course provides the information healthcare workers need to prevent or reduce the spread of infection and the resulting illnesses and deaths through proper techniques, standard precautions, and infection control best practices.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ Explain what healthcare-associated infections are and their impact

✓ Understand importance of infection control in all healthcare settings

✓ Identify six links in the chain of infection

✓ Differentiate between most common infectious agents

✓ Explain importance of proper hand hygiene technique

✓ Effectively use standard precautions in daily work

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Course overview and learning objectives, scope of healthcare-associated infections problem, impact on patient safety and healthcare costs, importance of every worker’s role in infection prevention

Lesson 2: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Definition and types of HAIs, settings where HAIs occur, common HAI types, risk factors for HAIs, consequences of HAIs, preventable nature of most HAIs

Lesson 3: Chain of Infection

Six links in chain of infection: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host; breaking the chain to prevent infection, understanding each link’s role in disease transmission, identifying intervention points

Lesson 4: Infectious Agents

Types of infectious agents, characteristics of each agent type, common healthcare-associated pathogens, antibiotic-resistant organisms, emerging infectious diseases, understanding pathogen survival and transmission

Lesson 5: Modes of Transmission

Contact transmission, droplet transmission, airborne transmission, common vehicle transmission, vector-borne transmission, understanding how each mode spreads disease, precautions specific to each transmission mode

Lesson 6: Infection Control

Hand hygiene as single most effective prevention measure, proper handwashing technique, alcohol-based hand sanitizer use, when to perform hand hygiene, standard precautions for all patients, transmission-based precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, safe injection practices, cleaning and disinfection, environmental controls, aseptic technique

Who This Course Is For

👨‍⚕️ All Healthcare Workers

Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals

🏥 Hospital Staff

Acute care, surgical, and critical care personnel

🏢 Outpatient Staff

Ambulatory surgery center and clinic workers

👴 Long-Term Care Staff

Nursing home and rehabilitation facility employees

🔬 Laboratory Personnel

Lab technicians and pathology staff

🚑 Emergency Personnel

ER and urgent care healthcare workers

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate documenting their infection control training. This certificate demonstrates competency in infection prevention principles, standard precautions, and HAI prevention strategies required in all healthcare settings.

The course includes an assessment that verifies understanding of the chain of infection, infectious agents, modes of transmission, hand hygiene requirements, and standard precautions. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for compliance records.

Supports Compliance With:

  • CDC Guidelines for Infection Control
  • Standard Precautions requirements
  • Hand Hygiene Guidelines
  • Joint Commission infection prevention standards
  • CMS Conditions of Participation
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
  • State healthcare licensing requirements
  • Annual infection control training mandates

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Why Choose Evolve?

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Expert-Developed Content

Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Accessible Anywhere

Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.

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Engaging & Effective

Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Trackable and Reportable

Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Easy Implementation

Begin training your team immediately – no lengthy implementation or waiting periods

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Scalable Solutions

Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.

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Consistent Quality Training

Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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Ongoing Support

Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.

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PREVENT HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

Essential Training to Break the Chain of Infection

Healthcare-associated infections affect millions of patients annually, causing thousands of preventable deaths and adding billions in healthcare costs. Every healthcare worker—from physicians to environmental services—plays a critical role in preventing HAI transmission. Understanding the chain of infection, recognizing transmission modes, practicing proper hand hygiene, and consistently applying standard precautions can dramatically reduce infection rates and save lives. This 30-minute course provides the foundational knowledge every healthcare worker needs to protect patients and themselves.

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