About this course
This course equips healthcare workers, caregivers, and staff with essential knowledge and practical skills to identify, prevent, and respond to communicable diseases. Learners will explore types of pathogens, common diseases, the chain of infection, prevention strategies, proper hygiene and PPE use, and protocols for exposure and reporting. The course emphasizes real-world application in healthcare and community environments, supporting safer practices for all.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define communicable diseases and distinguish them from noninfectious diseases
- Identify the main types of pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
- Recognize common communicable diseases and their key characteristics
- Explain the chain of infection and how to interrupt it
- Describe the primary modes of disease transmission
- Apply effective prevention strategies, including hand hygiene and PPE
- Demonstrate proper hand washing and glove removal techniques