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Infection control Skill Set
National ID: HLTSS00064 | State ID: AE112
Protect yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce to practice safe infection control procedures. This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assist in protecting yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases.
You will understand how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread of infection and how to protect yourself and others from infection. It is most suited for those that are working in the health care sector, or those that would like to acquire a new skill before returning to employment.
This online course allows you to undertake studies within your own timeframe. You will receive a short induction and ongoing support from your lecturer. Once you have completed the online study component you will be required to book into a four hour practical lab session at our Mount Lawley campus where you will practice skills and undertake a workplace assessment.
Gain these skills
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Using personal protective equipment safely
- How to prevent the spread and transmission of infection
- Maintaining a clean work environment
This skill set is free for everyone.
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Important information
Credit for this unit can be used in many health qualifications.
Job opportunities
This course does not lead to a specific job outcome but will be helpful if you are, or would like to work as, a:
- Health Services Assistant | Health Support Services Worker | Health Administrative Worker | Admissions Clerk (Health Services)
- Nurse’s Aide | Ward Clerk | Ward Assistant | Hospital Porter | Orderly
- Community Services Driver | Pathology Courier
- Hospital Cleaner | Hospital Maintenance Worker
- Food Services Deliverer | Kitchenhand | Kitchen Attendant | Food Service Assistant | Food Service Worker
- Client Assistant | Nutrition Assistant | Stores Assistant
- Caretaker | Laundry Operator | Housekeeping Attendant
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
How to apply
Choose the delivery option below, and in the "Enrol now" box click the Enrol now link.
This will take you to Ci Anywhere to register.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Continuous enrolment, 2020
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Overview
| Duration | 1 month/s |
| When | Continuous enrolment |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
Online |
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Page last updated August 11, 2020