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  • Course Title: Waterborne & Airborne Infection Control in Hospitals

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides essential training on preventing, controlling, and managing waterborne and airborne infections in healthcare settings. It covers transmission routes, risk factors, infection control strategies, and compliance with international health guidelines.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Identify common waterborne and airborne pathogens in hospitals.

    • Understand transmission mechanisms and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

    • Implement infection control strategies for healthcare environments.

    • Ensure compliance with WHO, CDC, and NABH guidelines.

    • Learn about HVAC, ventilation, water treatment, and environmental controls.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Understanding Waterborne & Airborne Infections

    • Module 1: Basics of Infection Transmission in Hospitals

      • Introduction to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)

      • Difference between airborne & waterborne infections

      • Key pathogens (Legionella, Pseudomonas, Mycobacterium, TB, Influenza, COVID-19)

    • Module 2: Waterborne & Airborne Infection Risk Factors

      • Contaminated water sources (taps, humidifiers, cooling towers)

      • Airborne transmission in hospital settings (ventilation, HVAC, patient rooms)

      • Role of biofilms, stagnant water, and poor air circulation

    • Assessment: Quiz on infection transmission pathways

    Week 2: Waterborne Infection Control Strategies

    • Module 3: Safe Water Management in Healthcare Facilities

      • Water quality monitoring & hospital water supply safety

      • Disinfection & water treatment methods (chlorination, filtration, UV)

      • Handling medical equipment linked to water (dialysis machines, humidifiers)

    • Module 4: Outbreak Investigation & Prevention

      • Case studies on hospital waterborne outbreaks (Legionella, Pseudomonas)

      • Water testing protocols & response strategies

      • Role of plumbing systems & biofilm control

    • Assessment: Case study on waterborne infection outbreaks

    Week 3: Airborne Infection Control Strategies

    • Module 5: Ventilation & HVAC Systems in Infection Control

      • Role of hospital air filtration (HEPA, UV-C)

      • Negative & positive pressure rooms (ICUs, TB isolation, ORs)

      • Maintenance of HVAC systems to prevent airborne infections

    • Module 6: Personal & Environmental Infection Control Measures

      • PPE guidelines for airborne infections (N95, PAPR)

      • Disinfection of hospital air & surfaces

      • Role of air monitoring & surveillance

    • Assessment: Practical demonstration of airborne infection control techniques

    Week 4: Compliance, Audits & Final Certification

    • Module 7: Infection Control Compliance & Guidelines

      • WHO, CDC, NABH, and local regulations for infection control

      • Hospital infection control committee roles & responsibilities

      • Internal audits & outbreak preparedness

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on infection control

      • Case study on a real-life hospital infection control challenge

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Infection control officers

    • Hospital administrators & quality managers

    • Environmental health & safety professionals

    • Nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers

    • Facility management staff in hospitals