The Contact Tracing and Infection Control Course
Learn more about our new contact-tracing methods with our infection control course online.
- 22 total hours of study
- 31 self-paced, online modules
The Contact Tracing and Infection Control Course
Learn more about our new contact-tracing methods with our infection control course online.
- 22 total hours of study
- 31 self-paced, online modules
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Course Overview
Contact tracing is a popular method of containment that’s making massive strides in the industry. But—as is the case with most healthcare professions—we need more qualified pros with proper training that isn’t easy to find.
The online Contact Tracing and Infection Control course covers all CDC-recommended training elements required to successfully identify patients who have come in close contact with a particular virus or contagion. We’ll discuss important breach avoidance strategies and outline the main steps involved in the contact tracing process.
- 22 Study Hours
- Self-Paced Study
- Online Access
What You’ll Learn:
HIPAA Basics
You’ll learn all the basics of HIPAA and how Protected Health Information relates to your work as a contact tracer.
Contact Tracing Protocols
This is a relatively new development in healthcare, so you’ll get a complete overview of how contact tracing works and what is expected from infection control training for healthcare workers.
COVID-19 Guidelines
While earning your infection control training certificate, we'll walk you through all CMS guidelines for infection prevention as they relate to COVID-19.
Certificates:
Certificate of Completion: Contact Tracing Proficiency, Infection Control, and HIPAA in the Workforce
This certificate of completion provides you documentation of proficiency in the provided coursework. This program is also eligible for CEU credits.
Modules
Infection Control and Barrier Protection Proficiency
Transmission Prevention & Control of Infection
Preventing Needlestick & Sharp-Object Injuries
Engineering & Work Practice Controls
Protection from Blood-Borne Pathogens
Barriers & Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a Healthcare Environment
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
Prevention & Control of Infectious Disease
Handwashing Infection Control in Healthcare
Sepsis Awareness & Education
Certificate of Sepsis Prevention Proficiency
COVID-19 CMS Guidelines
Simulation: Hand Hygiene With Sanitizer Code
Simulation: Hand Hygiene With Soap & Water
Simulation: Isolation PPE Protocol - Donning & Doffing
Infection Control Basic Proficiency (CICBP) Final Exam
Infection Control and Barrier Protection Proficiency Certificate and CEU Request
Contact Tracer Proficiency
COVID-19 Basics
Contact Tracing Overview
Contact Tracing Role Requirements & Active Steps
Current Testing Options for COVID-19
Epidemiology & Terminology Relating to COVID-19
Contact Tracing Communication Basics
Confidentiality, Patient Privacy, Ethics, and Complexities
Contact Tracing & Case Monitoring
Comprehensive Final Exam
HIPAA in the Workforce
Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Understanding the HIPAA Security Rule
Business Associates: BA Regulations
HIPAA Documentation & Training
Applied HIPAA Security for Healthcare Professionals
Training You Can Trust
It’s Time to Level Up
Trusted training that’s tried-and-true. And easy on the pocketbook.
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Course/Program Support
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