1. Module 6: The Control and Prevention of Infection

    In this module, we will discuss about the control and prevention of infection. An overview of the areas we need to address if we are to establish and maintain effective hygiene practices such as good hand hygiene, correct use and disposal of PPE, handling and disposal of waste, cleaning and decontamination.
  2. Module 5: The Chain of Infection

    Most of the infectious diseases follow a chain of infection that ends with an infected host. The chain of infection is made-up of six different links the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and the new susceptible host.
  3. Module 4: How Bacteria are Transmitted?

    Microorganisms are capable of causing disease or pathogens usually enter our bodies through the mouth, eyes, nose or urogenital openings or through wounds or bites that breached the skin barrier. Microorganisms can spread or be transmitted by several routes.
  4. Module 3: The Different Microorganisms

    There are four common types of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Microorganisms are living things to grow and multiply. They need an adequate food source, warmth, moisture in time. Some also need oxygen or to be shielded from direct light.
  5. Module 2: Infection Prevention and Control

    In module 2, we will discuss about infection prevention and control and the impact of infection. According to World Health Organization (WHO) says infection prevention and control measures aimed to make certain the protection of those who might be vulnerable to requiring an infection both in the general community and while receiving care due to health problems in a range of settings.
  6. Module 1: The Course Structure

    In module 1 “introduction to infection control” we will give you a brief overview of the course. It will commence by defining infection prevention and control and the impact of good and bad infection control on patients staff and employers.
  7. Brief Description of the Course “Infection Control”

    Infection control and prevention is a major challenge for health care systems all across the globe. There is a vital opportunity to reduce avoidable morbidity and mortality through improvements to infection control such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  8. Brief Description of Food Allergens Awareness

    Allergen awareness training is the critical part of food safety training. Every year, Food allergy and intolerance is increasing and as a business that delivers food items to the public, you are legitimately accountable for certain practices in order to curtail the risk to your consumers.
  9. Module 6: Good Hygiene Structure and Cleaning

    The essential cleaning of the commercial food handling area or kitchen can be often ignored as less significant but the truth is this area is one of the most important areas with cleaning grease extraction systems and ducting to avoid various threats like fire risks.
  10. Module 5: E. coli

    E. coli (Escherichia coli), is a type of bacteria that usually lives in human intestine. It’s also found in the gut of some animals. Many of the types of E. coli are harmless and even help keep your digestive tract healthy.