Environmental and Cleaning Disinfection Certificate

Course Overview: This comprehensive certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively clean and disinfect surfaces in a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, schools, and residential environments. Students will learn about the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection techniques, the principles of infection control, and the latest technologies and methods used in the industry.

Learning Objective:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection in preventing the spread of infections.
• Identify and implement effective cleaning and disinfection techniques for various surfaces and environments.
• Apply principles of infection control to prevent the transmission of diseases.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely and effectively.
• Understand the importance of environmental monitoring and surveillance.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

• Overview of the importance of environmental cleaning and disinfection.
• History of infection control and its evolution.
• Current trends and challenges in environmental cleaning and disinfection.

Module 2: Principles of Infection Control

• Definition of infection control and its importance in preventing the spread of infections.
• Modes of transmission: airborne, contact, and vector-borne transmission.
• Principles of sterilization, disinfection, and antiseptic use.

Module 3: Cleaning and Disinfection Technique

• Overview of cleaning and disinfection techniques: mechanical, chemical, and ultraviolet (UV) light.
• Effective cleaning and disinfection methods for various surfaces: floors, walls, countertops, furniture, etc.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in cleaning and disinfection.

Module 4: Infection Control in Healthcare Settings

• Overview of infection control in healthcare settings: hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, etc.
• Importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
• Infection control practices in healthcare settings: isolation precautions, contact precautions, etc.

Module 5: Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance

• Overview of environmental monitoring and surveillance.
• Importance of monitoring surfaces for contamination.
• Methods for monitoring environmental surfaces: swabbing, sampling, etc.

Module 6: Specialized Cleaning and Disinfection Techniques

• Overview of specialized cleaning and disinfection techniques: electrostatic spraying, fogging, etc.
• Effective cleaning and disinfection methods for high-risk areas: operating rooms, patient rooms, etc.

Duration: 2 Days