Infection Control & Prevention
Infection control and prevention training is vital to any organization providing emergency medical services and is mandated by the federal government. This 3-part series provides a critical review of bloodborne, airborne, and other diseases of concern to emergency response personnel. Demonstrations include how to minimize or prevent the spread of diseases through the use of PPE, precautions and infection control practices. This series helps instructors fulfill initial & annual infectious diseases training requirements.
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ID001 Bloodborne Pathogens
Presents types of bloodborne pathogens of concern to emergency care providers, including HBV, HCV and HIV. Reviews standards and requirements outlined in OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard. Presents standard precautions, safe work practices and engineering controls used to prevent or minimize t...
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ID002 Airborne Pathogens & Other Diseases
Presents airborne pathogens of concern to emergency care providers, including TB, measles and chickenpox. Presents other diseases of concern to pre-hospital providers, including pertussis, meningitis, seasonal flu and MRSA. Presents the airborne precautions, droplet precautions and contact precau...
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ID003 Infection Control Practices
Introduces the common components of an Infection Control Program. Presents the chain of infection and how infection control practices break this chain. Demonstrates how to procedures to minimize the spread of diseases in workplace facilities and vehicles. Presents environmental controls, includin...
