Who is the course for?
In addition to those exposed to micro-organisms intentionally at work, the HSE lists the following occupations as being susceptible to infection due to the type of work beingcarried out: porters, cleaners, police, anyone in a health care environment, hairdressers,nurses, tattooists, farmers, refuse collectors, food handlers and caterers.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
16+ years of age.
Certification:
Certificate of attendance. Issued by the Ambulance Service and valid for one year.
Duration:
Half day.
Class Size:
Student / Instructor ratio of 12:1.
Who delivers it?
Commercial Ambulance Instructor.
Description:
The aim of this session is to raise awareness of how poor hand hygiene and ineffective use of universal precautions can contribute to the spread of infection.
- Understand basic microbiology and routes of transmission.
- Develop safe practice for your area.
- Understand communicable diseases.
- Understand universal precaution.
- Best use personal protective equipment.
- Understand and be able to use correct procedures for decontamination and spillages.
- Understand and use effective techniques in infection control.
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