Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: PUBH9446C
Course Title: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4428 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Contact: Tino D'Angelo
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4380
Course Contact Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jason Chong
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
Element: |
1. Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting. 1.2. Identify infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting. 1.3. Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others in relation to infection prevention and control. 1.4. Identify control measures to minimise risk in accordance with relevant national standards and guidelines. 1.5. Communicate effectively with others in relation to risk management. 1.6. Record identified risks and risk management strategies within scope of own role. |
Element: |
2. Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Implement personal hygiene practices in the work setting. 2.2. Practice hand hygiene in accordance with national standards and guidelines. 2.3. Follow current national standards and guidelines for selection and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required. 2.4. Follow procedures for environmental cleaning and management of waste. 2.5. Identify and respond to situations where transmission-based precautions or enhanced cleaning is required. |
Element: |
3. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify, respond to and communicate potential or actual risk of, or breach in, infection control. 3.2. Assess the risk and take appropriate immediate action in accordance with industry and organisational guidelines. 3.3. Communicate any breach in infection control and risk management strategies in place to the supervisor, manager or responsible authority and seek advice on actions required following a breach in infection control. 3.4. Implement control measures to minimise contamination of people, materials and equipment. 3.5. Follow processes for management of spills and exposure to blood or body fluids. 3.6 Document incidents and responses and report according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.7. Ensure all records, materials and equipment are stored in a designated clean area. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support learning in this course, such as:
• Primarily face to face (there may be some online classes as needed) to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course.
• Learning to apply your skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom-based learning.
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience.
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, you are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools with your teacher and fellow students by using the online learning platform
Teaching Schedule
| Week 7 | Session 1 | Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting | |
| Week 8 | Session 2 | Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting | |
| Week 9 | Session 3 | Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role | Demonstration and practice of infection control routines |
| Week 10 | Session 4 | Simulated Practical Assessment | Assessment Task 2 Due (AT-2) |
| Week 11 | Session 5 | Knowledge Quiz |
Assessment Task 1 Due (AT-1) |
| Week 12 | Session 6 |
Resubmissions AT-3 to be completed at placement |
Resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources Other Resources
Resources for this course are provided in Canvas with further resources available from the RMIT library (https://www.rmit.edu.au/library)
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the following:
- role plays
- case studies
- presentations
- group work
- knowledge quizzes
- practical assessments
- placement
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
AT-1 Knowledge Assessment Due Session 5 (Week 11)
AT2- Simulated Assessment due Session 4 (Week 10)
Clinical Placement
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical activities.
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete the placement and this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regard to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g., test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 5 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g., assignment, report, project etc.) you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity) Course Overview: Access Course Overview (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/courses/C4367051433
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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