Available courses

 Course Overview:
This comprehensive online course, offered by Ability Links, is designed to equip learners with critical skills and knowledge for managing infection control, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), effective handwashing techniques, and cleaning biohazards. Aimed at healthcare professionals, support workers, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of infection prevention, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical guidelines to ensure the highest standards of safety and hygiene are maintained in various settings.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of infection control and its importance in preventing disease transmission.
- Identify different types of pathogens and the ways infections can spread in healthcare and community settings.
- Demonstrate correct techniques for hand hygiene, the cornerstone of infection prevention.
- Select and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard against infection.
- Follow protocols for safely cleaning and disinfecting environments contaminated with biohazards.
- Implement best practices for waste management and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Course Modules:
1. **Introduction to Infection Control**: Overview of infection control, its history, and significance.
2. **Understanding Pathogens**: Types of pathogens, how infections spread, and the chain of infection.
3. **Hand Hygiene**: Techniques for effective handwashing, hand sanitizing, and the science behind hand hygiene.
4. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**: Types of PPE, appropriate selection, donning and doffing procedures, and disposal.
5. **Cleaning and Disinfection**: Best practices for cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, and choosing the right cleaning agents.
6. **Managing Biohazards**: Safe handling and disposal of biohazardous waste, spill management, and emergency procedures.
7. **Implementing Infection Control Policies**: Developing and applying infection control policies in the workplace.

Course Features:
- Interactive Learning: Engage with interactive multimedia content, including videos, animations, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
- Practical Demonstrations: Step-by-step video demonstrations of handwashing, PPE usage, and cleaning techniques.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from healthcare professionals with real-world experience in infection control.
Flexible Learning: Access course materials anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
- Certification: Receive a certificate of completion to acknowledge your commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control.

Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for healthcare workers, caregivers, cleaning staff, and anyone interested in learning about effective infection control practices. It is also highly recommended for individuals looking to enhance their employability in sectors where understanding of infection control is crucial.