Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings

Infection control is a vital component of safe and effective healthcare delivery. This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practices to minimize the risk of infection transmission within clinical environments. Through clear explanations and practical guidance, participants will gain the confidence to uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in their daily work. Whether in hospitals, clinics, or other care settings, mastering infection control is key to protecting both patients and staff.

Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings English
Last update Aug 2025

Overview

Infection control is a vital component of safe and effective healthcare delivery. This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practices to minimize the risk of infection transmission within clinical environments. Through clear explanations and practical guidance, participants will gain the confidence to uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in their daily work. Whether in hospitals, clinics, or other care settings, mastering infection control is key to protecting both patients and staff.

This Activity for

  • Other health care provider
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Optometry
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dentistry and Related Specialties
  • Resident / Fellow
  • Physician
  • Pharmacy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Non Health Care Provider
  • Healthcare & Hospital Administration
  • Health Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Public and Community Health
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Radiological Technology
  • Audiology
  • Medical Technology
  • Social Service
  • Sociology
  • Cardiac Perfusion
  • Technicians and Health Assistants
  • Dental Technology and Assistants
  • Educational Institution
  • Other specializations not eligible for cme

What I will learn?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define the basic principles of infection control and explain its significance in healthcare settings.
2. Describe the chain of infection and identify practical methods to interrupt it.
3. Apply standard precautions such as hand hygiene, use of PPE, and safe injection practices.
4. Differentiate between contact, droplet, and airborne precautions and know when to apply each.
5. Demonstrate proper procedures for donning and doffing PPE safely.
6. Identify proper techniques for cleaning and disinfecting equipment and patient environments.
7. Explain safe handling and disposal methods for medical waste and sharps.

Main Them

The course is delivered through pre-recorded video clips, designed to be concise and easy to follow. Participants can access the content at their own pace.
Learning will be assessed through a pre- and post-course exam to measure knowledge improvement and understanding of key concepts.
- Course Language: English
- Attention: Please ensure that you complete all the course requirements before...

Recorded Programs

.Exam.
Quiz ( 25 Min )
Due Date  10/10/2025

Evaluation
Due Date 05/10/2026

Materials
Lessons 2
On-Demand 1
Exam 1

Intro - Essential Case Definitions for Infection Control Readiness - Emerging Diseases & Preparedness Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 1
On-Demand 1

Intro - Waste Management in Infection Control Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Safe Injection Practices - Management of Blood and Body fluid Exposure Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 2
On-Demand 2

Intro - Spaulding Classification - Cleaning, Disinfection, And Sterilization - Biofilm Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection - Approved Chemical Disinfection Protocols - Biological Spills Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 2
On-Demand 2

Intro-Transmission Based Precautions - Mechanism of Airborne Spread Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Importance of Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIIRs) - Aerosol Generating Procedures - Patient Placement - Combined Isolation - Isolated Patient Transfer Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 2
On-Demand 2

Intro - Standard Precautions Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Hand Hygiene Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

PPEs - N95 Fit Test Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

How to use PAPR Mask - Aseptic Technique Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 4
On-Demand 4

Intro - Epidemiological Triad - Chain of Infection - Causative Agent Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Reservoir - Portal of Exit - Modes of Transmission - Portal of Entry Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Susceptible Host - Breaking The Chain of Infection Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 3
On-Demand 3

Intro - Why IPC Matteras - Patient Related Risk Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Procedure & Device Risks - Healthcare Worker Risks- Environmental & System Risks Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 2
On-Demand 2

Introduction Part 1
Due Date 05/10/2026

Lessons 1
On-Demand 1

.Exam.
Quiz ( 25 Min )
Due Date  10/10/2025

Lessons 1
Exam 1

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Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings

69 SAR
VAT 15% Included

Additional items to the activity

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Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings Certificate

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Certificate Free
VAT 15% Included

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  • calendar 10 Oct 2025 to 05 Oct 2026
  • quality Certificate Available
  • cme Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings Certificate - 4 CPD Hours
  • marker On-Demand
  • adjust Access materiel is lifelong
  • Registration Policy Full Course
  • Completion Role You must attend all the Sessions
  • Refund Policy No Refund
  • Registration Close Date: 10 Sep 2026 23:59:00
69 SAR