Institute of Health and Nursing Australia

HLTSS00083

Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

A set of skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks in the workplace.

Achievement of this unit of competency provides credit towards qualifications in a range of training packages where infection control skills are required.

Delivery mode

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW
  • Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC
  • 597-599 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights, VIC
  • Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Blended
Duration 5 Days
Estimated fee* $0 $0

Career opportunities

The Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.

Health Care Worker

A Health Care Worker is employed in a range of settings to provide services to patients and clients. You may work directly with patients or you mig...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Personal Care Assistant

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or ill...

Avg yearly income $66,144
Entry barriers Low

Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Patient Transport Officer

A Patient Transport Officer transfers patients to medical care in non-urgent situations. You might take people from their home to hospital or move...

Avg yearly income $59,020
Entry barriers Low

Ambulance Transport Attendant

An Ambulance Transport Attendant transports patients to and from medical facilities, ensuring their comfort and safety while monitoring their condi...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Dental Assistant

Dental assistants receive patients into the surgery, then help them relax and prepare for treatment by a qualified dentist. During treatments you’l...

Avg yearly income $60,476
Entry barriers Low

About Institute of Health and Nursing Australia

We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.