Infection Control

Infection Control is a skill related to minimizing the spread and impact of diseases and infections, particularly within healthcare environments. Coursera's Infection Control catalogue teaches you about the principles of epidemiology, transmission modes, prevention strategies, and response procedures. You'll learn about practices such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, disinfection and sterilization techniques, and waste management. Additionally, you'll gain an understanding of the role of infection prevention and control in the context of emerging infectious diseases, surveillance systems, outbreak management, and policy development. This skill is an essential component for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, and anyone involved in managing health-related emergencies.
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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Telehealth, Personal protective equipment, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Acute Care, Oxygen Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

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    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Telehealth, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care, Airway Management, Infection Control, Treatment Planning, Vital Signs, Health Care

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    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Media and Communications

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Safety Training, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Nurse Education

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Airway Management, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Personal protective equipment, Nephrology, Healthcare Ethics, Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Oxygen Therapy, Patient Treatment, Infectious Diseases, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Communication

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Mechanical Ventilation, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Critical Care, Patient Treatment, Acute Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Oxygen Therapy, Medication Administration, Clinical Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

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