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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5417 Diploma of Nursing

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: Suzie Cicero

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1812

Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@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

Not Applicable



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


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may include any of the following:

  • role plays
  • case studies
  • presentations
  • group work
  • knowledge quizzes
  • practical assessments
  • placement

During the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), you will complete 400 hours of compulsory unpaid clinical placements, across four phases (semesters).  Aged Care 120 hours, Mental Health and Primary Health 80 hours each and Acute Care 120 hours.

You must meet all the unit/course requirements before you are eligible for clinical placement, this includes immunisations, NDIS check, Working with Childrens and Police check. If you do not meet these requirements, you may incur a penalty in the form of a fine.