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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HLSC 107 Infection Control I5 credits
This course introduces topics on infection control and management of hazardous materials in a healthcare facility.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Corequisites: HLSC 108 and HLSC 109 (may be taken a quarter later)
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain basic microbiologic entities and the relationship to infection control
- List characteristics of microorganisms
- Outline development of infectious diseases
- Identify microorganisms controlled by infection control
- Identify new and emerging microbiologic threats in healthcare
- Define bloodborne pathogens
- List diseases of concern to healthcare personnel and patients prevented by proper infection control in healthcare
- Recognize the importance of immunization in preventing disease
- List the personal protective barriers and their importance
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50
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