Training & Courses

1 Day Infection Control Awareness (#NB2376)

This course is designed for all health care facility “constructors” (i.e. health care facility staff, contractors, designers, etc.).

Who should participate?

The course is designed for, but not limited to, the following personnel: building owners, operators, architects, engineers, designers, hazmat removal contractors, maintenance staff, trade workers (plumbers, HVAC, electrical), health and safety representatives, consultants, estimators and specification writers.

Course Outline:

• Background and theory regarding Infection Control during Construction.
  • Risk factors (contamination, infection, susceptibility)
  • Air & water quality
  • Infection prevention and control measures
  • Multi-disciplinary assessment teams and processes
  • Preventative measures (I-IV)
  • Inspection / monitoring processes
  • Mitigation (water, containment & abatement of dust, mould, etc.)
• Practical application of Infection Control during Construction.
  • Break out into working groups (given a scenario, participants must develop an infection control plan)
• Hands-on / interactive demonstrations of Infection Control equipment.

Upon completion of this course each attendee will receive a certificate of completion.

Please Note: Cancellation notices must be received five days prior to event date. Registration fees will be refunded less a $50 enrollment charge. Alternately, you are able to send someone else as a replacement attendee.