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In every workplace, workers are exposed to day to day activities which involve Infection control, some more than others. You will get an understanding of how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks safely.  Individuals will gain the knowledge and skills required to respond to the infection risks in their workplace.  This unit specifically applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

Individuals successfully completing the HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures course will follow established organisation infection prevention and control procedures, which will include:

  • Hand hygiene and care of hand
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Handling of waste
  • Enforcing clean and contaminated zones
  • Limitation of contamination
  • Surface cleaning

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 45 Mins

Must be employed and have the ability to complete required assessment tasks in the workplace.

Must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

Online study options:

  • Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
  • The Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment delivery mode includes video assessment questions. Occasionally the student will be required to make a video of themselves, either verbally explaining or demonstrating the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (for e.g. a blended or full face to face course).

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Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. 

Some practical assessment tasks are required to be completed in the workplace (the workplace must be in a health or direct client care environment).


Please note: The Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment delivery mode includes video assessment questions. Occasionally the student will be required to make a video of themselves, either verbally explaining or demonstrating the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (for e.g. a blended or full face to face course).

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessments conducted during training session(s) include: 

Third Party Report:

  • Health and Safety Risk Assessment
  • Choose and don PPE
  • Completion of a Health and Safety Risk Assessment report

 Performance Tasks:

  • Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
  • Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

Documentation

  • Health and Safety Incident Report

Theory assessment -   A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909