3 Credit HoursPatient Safety (Mandatory)
Infection Control & Prevention
Mandatory in NY, FL, and CA. Covers the chain of infection, standard and transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene compliance, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), antimicrobial stewardship, environmental cleaning, and outbreak investigation procedures.
Topics Covered
- Chain of infection and disease transmission
- Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions
- Hand hygiene: WHO five moments and CDC guidelines
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and prevention bundles
- Antimicrobial stewardship and resistance
- Environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis
- Outbreak investigation and reporting procedures
Exam Requirements
Review Questions
9
Throughout the course material
Final Exam Questions
15
Multiple choice, 4 options each
Passing Score
70%
Minimum requirement
Time Limit
1 Year
Self-paced from enrollment
Certificate of Completion
Upon passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate including all required fields:
- Provider name
- Program name
- Program number (upon approval)
- Program dates
- Credit hours awarded
- Instructor signature
- Your name
- Unique certificate number