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Learner and Assessment Guide HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

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Contents COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 4 UNIT DESCRIPTOR .................................................................................................. 4 SCHEDULE SUMMARY ............................................................................................ 4 DELIVERY SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 4 ASSESSMENT SUMMARY ........................................................................................ 5 ASSESSMENT TYPES ............................................................................................... 6 ASSESSMENT RESULTS .......................................................................................... 6 RESOURCES AND MATERIALS LIST ......................................................................... 6 LINK TO THE UNIT OF COMPETENCY ...................................................................... 7 CHISHOLM’S SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................ 8 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 8 HAZARD AND RISK CONTROL PLAN ....................................................................... 9 Learner and Assessment Guide - Copyright © Chisholm 2021 3

INTRODUCTION This Learner and Assessment Guide provides an overview of the learning and assessment for this unit. If you have any questions after reading this information, please ask your teacher. UNIT DESCRIPTOR This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks. This unit applies to individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. SCHEDULE SUMMARY This table outlines the number of sessions and assessment points for your study.  The x’s indicate when the unit starts and finishes  Assessments are indicate using the codes shown in the Assessment Key Unit code and title Session # HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unit duration X X X Assessments Q PR O Assessment key O : Observation, Q : Questioning, T : Test/Quiz, P: Presentation, E : Portfolio of evidence, R : Report Essay, PR Project, TP : Third Party Report, DELIVERY SUMMARY This table outlines the topics covered during each session. Sessi on # Learning topics and activities 1  Chain of infection  Microorganisms  Standard precautions  Hand hygiene practices  Proper use of PPE  Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization  Transmission-based (Additional) precautions Learner and Assessment Guide - Copyright © Chisholm 2021 4

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