Objective

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive guide on common childhood illnesses, what to look for & what should be done.

Target Group

This course is designed for all employees who could be “reasonably anticipated” to face contact with potentially infectious blood and air as a result of performing their job duties.

Prerequisites

None required

Examination

Delegates are assessed against relevant agreed competency standards of ECSI.

Should delegates fail to meet these standards, RelyOn Nutec shall provide additional coaching to provide the delegate with as much of an opportunity as possible to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
Introduction
• What are Bloodborne & Airborne Pathogens
• Chain of Transmission
• Prevention Strategies
• Routes of Transmission
• Hierarchy of Controls
• Work Practice Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Standard Precautions
• Transmission-Based Precautions

Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hepatitis Viruses
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Airborne Pathogens
• Influenza
• Tuberculosis
• Meningitis
• Pertussis
• Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Hantavirus

Post Exposure Management