The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the etiology and diagnosis of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections
• Explain the projected course of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections
• Outline the treatment of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-dialysis behavioral health.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain factors increasing risk of infection in dialysis patients
• Identify infection control strategies in the hemodialysis unit
• Identify infection control strategies related to peritoneal dialysis
• Understand the relationship between infection control and the public health department in disease surveillance and prevention
• Recognize the unique challenges of infection control in the behavioral health setting

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-disinfection and sterilization.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List levels of disinfection
• Describe methods of cleaning equipment
• Compare common disinfectants
• List cleaning requirements of patient care items
• Compare advantages and disadvantages of types of sterilization

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-fundamentals of infection and immunity.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune system
• Differentiate between cell mediated and humoral immunity
• Explain the process of infection
• List mechanisms of microbe pathogenicity

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control and disasters.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List and explain the infection control priorities during a disaster
• Describe provision of healthcare during a disaster
• Identify and describe agents and diseases most likely used in a bioterrorism event
• Differentiate between a regular disaster and a bioterrorism event
• Describe likely biologic agents and their effects

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control and employee health.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the components of  pre-placement screenings
• List steps of investigation and follow-up of healthcare workers exposed to communicable diseases
• Identify immunizations necessary for healthcare workers
• Explain restrictions for health care workers with a communicable disease

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-isolation and antisepsis.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe fundamentals of isolation precautions
• Identify indications for the initiation of isolation precautions
• Identify infection control concerns during construction and renovation
• Explain proper handwashing protocols
• Compare and contrast selected antiseptics
• Describe the surgical hand scrub

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-nosocomial infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the epidemiology and impact of common nosocomial infections
• Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of common nosocomial infections
• Identify populations at risk for nosocomial infection
• List preventative measures for common nosocomial infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-program management and communication.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe fundamentals of isolation precautions
• Identify indications for the initiation or discontinuation of isolation precautions
• Explain proper handwashing protocols
• Compare and contrast selected antiseptics
• Describe the surgical hand scrub

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-respiratory infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the etiology of common respiratory infections
• List preventative measures for common respiratory infections
• Describe the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and usual disease course of common respiratory infections
• Explain the treatment of common respiratory infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-surveillance system.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe age related changes in the immune system of the elderly
• Understand the relationship between immaturity of newborn immune system and risk for infection
• Recognize patients who are at increased risk of infection related to disease processes or treatments which affect the immune system
• Describe methods of protecting patients at risk from nosocomial infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-education.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the learning process as it relates to the adult learner
• Discuss major components of an educational program
• List and compare methods of instruction
• Explain principles for effective teaching
• Describe educational programs related to infection control
• Discuss the infection control professional as a learner

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-gastointestinal infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Major cause of morbidity, some cases of death
• Outbreak - 2 or more people with common exposure suffer similar illness
• Food-borne disease - infectious agent or toxin consumed with food or water
• Oral-fecal route - transmission of infectious agent in fecal material entering the GI system orally

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-infestations and vector-borne ans zoonotic infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the etiology of common infestations, vector-borne and zoonotic infections
• Describe the mode of transmission for common infestations, vector-borne and zoonotic infections
• Describe the signs and symptoms, and diagnosis of common infestations, vector-borne and zoonotic infections
• Explain the treatment of common infestations, vector-borne and zoonotic infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-laboratory testing.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe techniques used to diagnose infectious disease
• Interpret microbiology culture and sensitivity reports
• List limitations and advantages of types of tests utilized to diagnose infectious disease
• Discuss proper collection, handling, transport and storage procedures for microbiologic specimens
• Differentiate between inappropriate and appropriate environmental microbiology

• Discuss the classes of microorganisms
• Recognize constituents of normal flora
• Describe mechanisms of pathogenesis of microorganisms
• List common pathogens involved in clinical syndromes
• Explain mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and give examples
• Discuss measures which determine success of antibiotic therapy

• Describe the epidemiology and impact of common nosocomial infections
• Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of common nosocomial infections
• Identify populations at risk for nosocomial infection
• List preventative measures for common nosocomial infections
• Explain criteria for nosocomial infections in long term care

• Define terms related to epidemiology
• Define statistical terminology
• Identify statistical tests and describe their appropriate use
• List and explain methods to present data
• Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative studies
• Describe the components of a critical review of a research article

• Describe the epidemiology of significant community acquired disease
• Describe the signs and symptoms and diagnosis of significant community acquired infections
• Explain the treatment of significant community acquired diseases

• Describe age related changes in the immune system of the elderly
• Understand the relationship between the immaturity of the newborn immune system and risk for infection
• Recognize patients who are at an increased risk of infection related to disease processes or treatments which affect the immune system
• Define opportunistic infection and recognize common opportunistic pathogens
• Describe methods to reduce infection in the immunocompromised host