COURSE CONTENT

1. Modes of transmission and their prevention
2. Organization of the Infection Control Program
3. Surveillance methods
4. Management of needle stick injuries and post-exposure prophylaxis
5. Sterilization and disinfection practices
6. Use of personal protective equipment and adherence to standard precautions
7. Protocols for isolation
8. Management of biomedical waste
9. Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) operations
10. Laundry procedures
11. Infections associated with medical devices
12. Antimicrobial resistance issues
13. Vaccination strategies
14. Blood spill management
15. Hand hygiene practices
16. Environmental surveillance techniques