Infection control in hospital settings

The infection control in hospital settings course is designed to provide complete training in microbiology and in the proper handling of the pathogens that affect health in hospitals and other healthcare settings. It is essential for professionals who want to specialise in preventing and controlling hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections and to strengthen their skills in a key area of healthcare.

During the training, students will gain essential knowledge of the types and characteristics of microorganisms, how infectious diseases develop and how to prevent them, as well as the techniques and protocols needed to control infection among healthcare staff. The course also looks in depth at asepsis for equipment, laboratories and dental units, and at the correct management of hospital waste.

This online course is aimed at people who work, or would like to work, in clinics, hospitals, care homes for older people, private practices and other healthcare centres. Distance learning lets you combine your studies with other activities, making continuing professional development easier to access.

With a duration of 230 hours and a competitive price of 90 €, this training gives you a solid foundation for working in the healthcare sector with a focus on infection prevention. It is an opportunity to acquire the practical and theoretical skills needed to manage infection control correctly in hospital settings.

Get ready to deliver safer, more effective healthcare by applying the knowledge and techniques you gain on this specialised course.

On completing this course, students will be able to apply effective methods and protocols for infection control in hospitals and healthcare centres. You will develop skills in general microbiology, handling pathogens, correct use of protective equipment and maintaining asepsis in different areas.

• Understand the definition, classification and characteristics of microorganisms
• Analyse how infectious diseases, including emerging ones, develop and how to prevent them
• Apply infection control techniques among healthcare staff
• Identify and manage bloodborne pathogens and those involved in respiratory and oral diseases
• Use personal protective equipment correctly in healthcare settings
• Implement procedures for the reuse and asepsis of instruments and equipment
• Manage cleaning, disinfection and waste treatment in hospitals

Module I: Microbes

Unit 1. What microbes are

An introduction to the concept of microbes and their importance in the field of health.

Unit 2. Types of microorganisms: classification and characteristics

A study of the different microorganisms, how they are classified and their main characteristics.

Unit 3. How infectious diseases develop

The infection process and the factors that encourage infectious diseases to appear and develop.

Unit 4. Emerging infectious diseases

An analysis of new infectious diseases and their impact on public health.

Unit 5. Oral microbiology and plaque-related diseases

A study of microbiology in the mouth and the diseases caused by bacterial plaque.

Module II: Infection control

Unit 1. Infection control among healthcare staff

Measures and protocols to prevent the transmission of infection between healthcare workers.

Unit 2. Bloodborne pathogens

Identifying and controlling pathogens present in the blood.

Unit 3. Oral and respiratory diseases

Controlling and preventing infections of the respiratory tract and oral cavity.

Unit 4. Personal protective equipment

Types of personal protective equipment and their correct use in healthcare settings.

Unit 5. Care for reusable instruments

Procedures for correctly cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical equipment.

Unit 6. Asepsis of equipment and the consulting room

Techniques for maintaining asepsis in equipment and healthcare consulting areas.

Unit 7. Asepsis of dental unit waterlines

Cleaning and disinfecting the water systems of dental units.

Unit 8. Laboratory asepsis

Specific asepsis rules for clinical and microbiology laboratories.

Unit 9. Waste treatment

Proper, safe management of the waste generated in healthcare centres.

Module III: Hospitals and disinfection

Unit 1. Hospital infection control

Strategies for preventing and controlling infections in the hospital environment.

Unit 2. Cleaning and disinfection in hospitals

Protocols and techniques for effective cleaning and disinfection in hospitals.

This course prepares professionals to take on roles in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, helping to improve the quality of care and patient safety.

• Hospital infection control technician

• Cleaning and disinfection assistant in healthcare centres

• Healthcare staff specialising in infection prevention

• Asepsis and sterilisation technician for medical equipment

• Healthcare waste manager

Sectors and companies

• Care homes and residential centres for older people

• Medical and dental practices

• Clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres