Infection Control and Barrier Precautions

Transmission-based precautions, PPE sequencing and sterile technique, structured for state infection-control mandates.

Contact hours: 4
Estimated time: 207 minutes
Last reviewed: Mar 28, 2026

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Post-test required · 80% to pass · 5 retakes

About this course

A thorough infection prevention course covering the elements state boards commonly specify: modes of transmission, engineering and work-practice controls, PPE selection, sterilization and disinfection, and prevention of occupational exposure. Suitable for hospital, clinic and long-term care settings.

Learning objectives

Describe modes of transmission and the chain of infection.
Select and sequence PPE for standard and transmission-based precautions.
Apply cleaning, disinfection and sterilization standards correctly.
Respond to occupational exposure and sharps injuries.
Explain surveillance and outbreak reporting responsibilities.

Course outline

12 sections · finish in any order across devices

1
Chain of infection
Reservoirs, portals and susceptible hosts.
10 min
2
Standard precautions
Hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, safe injection practice.
17 min
3
Transmission-based precautions
Contact, droplet and airborne applications.
24 min
4
PPE selection and sequencing
Donning and doffing without self-contamination.
16 min
5
Hand hygiene evidence
Product choice, technique and compliance monitoring.
23 min
6
Cleaning and disinfection
Surface categories and contact times.
15 min
7
Sterilization and reprocessing
Instrument handling and monitoring.
22 min
8
Aseptic and sterile technique
Field setup and common breaks.
14 min
9
Device-associated infections
CLABSI, CAUTI and VAP prevention bundles.
21 min
10
Occupational exposure response
Sharps injuries and post-exposure steps.
13 min
11
Multidrug-resistant organisms
Screening, cohorting and antibiotic stewardship links.
20 min
12
Surveillance and reporting
Facility surveillance and public health notification.
12 min

This course satisfies

New York infection control and barrier precautions requirement (4 hours, every 4 years)
Facility annual infection prevention training

Requirement summaries come from our state requirement records. Always confirm details with your board before you renew.

References and resources

CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions (placeholder citation)
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (placeholder citation)

Update history

v5.1 · Mar 28, 2026 · Refreshed disinfection contact-time tables.

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