Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3407 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 35

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Sandra Torbica

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0311

Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Elements:

1. Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting.

2. Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting.

3. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role.


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.