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Infection Control for Caregivers

March 1 - March 31

Event Overview:

Many people act as caregivers in our community—professionally, as volunteers, as family members.

During the pandemic, we all want to prevent spreading COVID-19 while providing care to others. In this FREE self-paced course, learn how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases as a caregiver, helping to better protect our elders and others at higher risk of complications.

Infection Control Basics for In-home Care Providers during COVID-19

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify ways to limit the transmission and spread of COVID-19.
  2. Determine ways to modify caregiving activities to decrease the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
  3. Understand the modifications needed to be taken if you or the person you are caring for is positive for COVID-19.
  4. Determine the appropriate PPE to use in different caregiving situations.

Content Topics:

  • What is COVID-19
  • Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19
  • Home Care Activities with COVID-19 in Mind
  • What to do if the person you are caring for becomes ill or you become ill.
  • The Basics of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)s

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Registration Details:

  • This course is FREE
  • This course can be taken at the student’s own pace
  • This course has enabled open enrollment, sign up at anytime
  • Students can self-enroll in the course here: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/W8JG86
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Start:
March 1
End:
March 31
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Online