HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings.

This Learner Guide describes how to identify the role of infection prevention and control in a work setting. It then explains how to follow standard, transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control. Lastly, the material outlines how to respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within the scope of own role.

The learning content builds knowledge and understanding by using:
• Step-by-step instructions on carrying out hand hygiene procedures
• Straightforward explanations of how to respond to different exposures of infection risks
• Learning Checkpoints at the end of each topic to build knowledge of how to prevent and reduce harm for exposure to different infectious risks
• A range of examples and case studies that demonstrate how to implement precautions for infection control in response to different identified infection risks in a work setting

Learner guides

• Product Code: CTINF006
• ISBN: 978-1-76123-218-3

Support resources

• Product Code: CTINF006SP
• ISBN: 978-1-76123-220-6