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Essentials of Infection Prevention Course

Essentials of Infection Prevention of Environmental Hygiene

10 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

Explore epidemiology concepts, effective infection prevention and control methods, and recommended cleaning and quality monitoring practices.

Emerging infectious diseases, contagious viral strains, and antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ are major threats for health care institutions. Knowledge of the most current infection prevention measures, including evidenced-based environmental surface cleaning and disinfection practices, is of paramount importance.

The Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene course is specifically designed to help non-clinical workers gain knowledge in epidemiology concepts, effective infection prevention and control methods, and recommended cleaning and quality monitoring practices. The content covers a wide spectrum of topics, including a brief introduction to the microbiology of organisms such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile, transmission and prevention methods, employee protection guidelines with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), recommended protocols for patient room cleaning, and environmental monitoring technologies.

This essential course also includes guidance document excerpts from AHE, the Centers for Disease Control, and OSHA’s Standards for Blood Borne Pathogens.

Provided with this course:

  • On-demand, anytime access on your phone or computer.
  • 7 interactive online modules.
  • Interactive discussion forum where you can further your knowledge.
  • Certificate of course attendance and CECs for individual participants.

Important Information

  • Consider taking this course if you are:

    • Non-Clinical Environmental Services Leaders

  • This course is intended to facilitate an adult learning and collaborative environment in which non-clinical managers, directors, and other professionals can expand their knowledge and prepare for the many challenges facing healthcare facilities related to the transmission of infectious diseases.

  • Module 1
    Introduction

    Module 2
    Microorganisms: The Efficacy of Cleaning and Disinfection

    Module 3
    The Chain of Infection and Healthcare Associated Infections

    Module 4
    Infection Prevention – PPE and Precautions

    Module 5
    Occupational Health Practices

    Module 6
    Healthcare Preparedness for Disease Outbreaks

    Module 7
    Recognition, Containment, and Prevention of Infection Transmission

  • The registration fees for the Essentials of Infection Prevention of Environmental Hygiene e-learning course are:

    • Member: FREE
    • Nonmember: $259.00

    Become an AHE member to receive the discounted rate along with all the Association has to offer!

  • Total: 10 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

    Credit hours can be used toward the renewal of the CHESP credential and the CHEST credential.

Course Registration

Once you complete the registration, you can access the course through the My Learning link above at any time. You will have 180 days to complete the course from the time you register and you can stop and continue as often as needed. If you have any questions, please contact ahe@aha.org.

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