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  • Course Title: Training of Trainers (TOT) in Infection Control for Hospitals

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program equips healthcare professionals with the skills to train others in infection prevention and control (IPC) within hospital settings. The course focuses on adult learning principles, training methodologies, infection control best practices, and effective communication techniques for infection control trainers.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Develop competency in infection control training techniques.

    • Understand WHO, CDC, NABH, and other global infection control guidelines.

    • Learn adult learning methodologies for training healthcare staff.

    • Create interactive and engaging infection control training sessions.

    • Evaluate training effectiveness and improve IPC training programs.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Foundations of Infection Control & Training Principles

    • Module 1: Basics of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in Hospitals

      • Key infection control measures (hand hygiene, PPE use, disinfection)

      • Transmission-based precautions & standard precautions

      • Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) & antimicrobial resistance

    • Module 2: Adult Learning & Training Methodologies for Healthcare

      • Principles of adult learning (Andragogy vs. Pedagogy)

      • Interactive teaching methods for hospital staff training

      • Challenges in training healthcare professionals

    • Assessment: Quiz on infection control basics & training methodologies

    Week 2: Designing & Delivering Effective IPC Training

    • Module 3: Developing Infection Control Training Programs

      • Identifying training needs for different hospital departments

      • Structuring a training session (objectives, materials, engagement strategies)

      • Creating training materials (slides, handbooks, e-learning content)

    • Module 4: Communication & Engagement Strategies for IPC Trainers

      • Overcoming resistance to infection control practices

      • Role-playing & simulation-based infection control training

      • Using storytelling and case studies for effective learning

    • Assessment: Design a short infection control training module

    Week 3: Evaluating Training Effectiveness & Compliance

    • Module 5: Measuring Training Impact & Behavior Change

      • Pre- and post-training assessments

      • Performance monitoring and feedback mechanisms

      • Ensuring sustained compliance with IPC protocols

    • Module 6: Infection Control Audit & Continuous Quality Improvement

      • Conducting training audits & follow-up evaluations

      • Addressing gaps in infection control knowledge & practice

      • Updating training content based on hospital infection trends

    • Assessment: Case study on improving infection control compliance through training

    Week 4: Final Training Project & Certification

    • Module 7: Practical Training Session & Peer Evaluation

      • Delivering a mock IPC training session

      • Receiving peer feedback & refining training delivery

      • Best practices for virtual & in-person infection control training

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on infection control training principles

      • Submission of a full training plan for IPC in a hospital setting

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Present a training session & complete an MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Infection prevention & control officers

    • Hospital educators & training coordinators

    • Senior healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, microbiologists)

    • Public health officials & hospital administrators

    • Anyone responsible for infection control training programs