Course Description
In this course, you will learn about communicable diseases. We will cover what they are, how to prevent them and how to respond to them. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Define communicable diseases
-Identify key differences between viruses and bacteria
-Identify common communicable diseases
-Describe signs of communicable disease
-Describe the chain of infection
-Identify common modes of transmission
-Define blood-borne pathogens
-Define universal precautions
-State the importance of hand washing
-Describe techniques for hand washing
-Describe techniques for glove removal
-Identify preventable diseases and related immunizations
-Identify who to notify in case of exposure
