Course Highlights

Master Transmission-Based Protocols to Safeguard Patients and Healthcare Workers


In healthcare settings, preventing the transmission of infectious agents is a fundamental responsibility. Isolation Precautions are evidence-based measures used in addition to Standard Precautions to interrupt the spread of specific pathogens from infected or colonized patients. This comprehensive course provides a detailed overview of the different types of isolation precautions, their practical application, and the critical role they play in protecting vulnerable patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors from healthcare-associated infections.


What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions and understand when each is required.

  • Identify the Three Categories of Transmission-Based Precautions: Contact, Droplet, and Airborne.

  • Select and correctly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each type of precaution.

  • Implement specific safety measures for patient placement, transport, and environmental management.

  • Recognize pathogens requiring specific precautions, such as MRSA, Influenza, and Tuberculosis.

  • Effectively communicate isolation protocols to patients, families, and staff to ensure compliance and reduce anxiety.


Course Curriculum

The course is structured into focused modules for a thorough understanding:

  • Module 1: Foundations of Isolation: Linking Modes of Transmission to Precautions

  • Module 2: Contact and Droplet Precautions: Protocols and PPE

  • Module 3: Airborne Precautions and Managing Complex Cases

  • Module 4: Implementing a Culture of Safety: Communication and Compliance


Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for all healthcare workers involved in patient care, including:

  • Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Physicians

  • Allied Health Professionals and Technicians

  • Environmental Services and Housekeeping Staff

  • Infection Prevention and Control Team Members

  • Students in Clinical Healthcare Programs


Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of Standard Precautions is helpful.


Course Features & Included Materials

  • Comprehensive eLearning: Complete the 1 hour of detailed, scenario-based instruction.

  • Visual Learning Aids: Engage with diagrams, videos, and infographics illustrating precaution protocols.

  • Practical Job Aids: Access downloadable quick-reference charts for each precaution type, including signage and PPE guides.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.


Enroll Today and Enhance Your Ability to Contain Infections Effectively!

Invest one hour to master the critical protocols that prevent outbreaks and protect everyone in the healthcare environment. Build the confidence to apply the right precautions for every clinical situation.


For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376