Education and Communication for Infection Prevention
Course Overview
Course Introduction
This course focuses on the importance of education and effective communication in promoting infection prevention practices among healthcare staff, patients, and the community.
Duration: 5 days
Course Outline
Course Objectives:
- Understand the role of education in infection prevention.
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Develop effective communication strategies for promoting infection control.
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Design educational programs for healthcare staff and the community.
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Address challenges in education and communication.
Course Modules
Course Modules:
Module 1: Importance of Education in Infection Prevention
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Impact of education on infection control practices.
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Legal and ethical considerations.
Module 2: Communication Strategies for Infection Prevention
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Tailoring communication to diverse audiences.
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Utilizing technology for effective communication.
Module 3: Designing Educational Programs for Healthcare Staff
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Developing training modules and materials.
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Strategies for engaging healthcare professionals.
Module 4: Community Engagement and Public Education
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Involving the community in infection prevention initiatives.
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Public education campaigns.
Module 5: Addressing Challenges in Education and Communication
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Overcoming resistance to change.
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Continuous improvement in education and communication strategies.
Course Administration Details
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Apollina Healthcare (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: connect@apollinahealthcare.com
Phone: (+254) 715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to: connect@apollinahealthcare.com.
