HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of Infection Prevention and Control

This course 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.

This course applies to individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

1. Understand the role of infection
2. Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, however to be eligible, you must:

• Reside in Western Australia;
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills; and
• Provide proof of identity

Students must be able to follow and recall instructions and information provided by the trainer in English in order to complete all the required course activities for assessment.

The unit of competency standards requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment.

Due to the potential risk to health and safety, any worker who does not have the physical ability to meet the competencies standards of assessment will not be issued a Statement of Attainment.

• 1 day face-to-face trainer directed workshop
• In class written assessment

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

This unit will provide credit towards a range of qualifications where these skills are required giving student options for further study in the aged, disability and community care training packages, such as:

• 52890WA Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability Specialisation)
• HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Please contact us on 1300 492 703 or email training@amanaliving.com.au to book your course today.

Duration: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Course fee is $75 per person

For more information, please contact us

ALTI ensures all AQF qualifications, statements of attainment, and transcripts of results are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.