Introduction:
The Standard & Transmission-Based Precautions Mastery Program is a practical, competency-focused course designed to strengthen essential infection prevention skills for healthcare professionals. It provides a clear, step-by-step understanding of Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions (Contact, Droplet, and Airborne)—helping learners prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), protect staff and patients, and ensure safe clinical practices in every care setting.
Scope:
This program covers the complete framework of infection prevention precautions, including:
- Principles and components of Standard Precautions
- Hand hygiene, PPE selection, and correct donning/doffing procedures
- Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette
- Safe handling of sharps, biomedical waste, linen, and patient-care equipment
- Understanding and applying Contact, Droplet, and Airborne Precautions
- Patient placement, isolation signage, and cohorting practices
- Real-world clinical applications across OPDs, wards, ICUs, laboratories, and emergency care
Objectives:
By the end of this program, learners will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and importance of infection prevention precautions
- Apply Standard Precautions consistently in all patient-care situations
- Differentiate between Contact, Droplet, and Airborne transmission
- Select and use the correct PPE based on risk assessment
- Implement isolation practices correctly to prevent cross-infection
- Improve compliance with safety protocols aligned with global IPC standards
Who can enroll:
This course is ideal for:
- Doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Infection Control Nurses (ICNs) and IPC team members
- Hospital quality & patient safety professionals
- Laboratory technicians and microbiology staff
- Medical interns, students, and healthcare trainees
- Hospital housekeeping and support staff involved in patient-care areas
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Learners will receive structured learning support through:
Expert-led Video Lessons (stepwise demonstrations and concept clarity)
PDFs & Study Modules (guidelines, charts, checklists, and revision notes)