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Infection Prevention and Control
Learn about the chain of infection, how to break it, and the OSHA regulations for infection control in the workplace.
Maestro
Updated May 22, 2025
What you'll learn
- Recognize the significance of a good infection prevention and control plan
- Distinguish between the five types of pathogens
- Identify how infections spread and the “chain of infection”
- Apply standard and transmission-based infection control measures
- Understand OSHA regulations governing infection prevention and control
Course Description
Infections: they’re common, spread easily, and can be fatal. With the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, treating certain infections is getting only more difficult. This means that preventing and controlling the spread of infections is more important than ever.
In this self-paced course, which features concise content and beautiful illustrations, you’ll learn about the chain of infection and how to break it, as well as US OSHA regulations for infection control in the workplace. The course culminates in a 10-question final assessment.
