Advanced Infection Control for Healthcare: 1 Day Course in Wollongong
Schedule
Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Regus Burelli Street | Wollongong, NS
About this Event
Bring your team and save:
1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount
2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.
For more information on venue address, reach out to "[email protected]"
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs/Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview
This advanced-level program strengthens the infection control expertise required in complex and high-risk clinical environments. Participants learn outbreak management, bio-containment protocols, environmental safety systems, and device-associated infection reduction strategies. The workshop is designed for healthcare teams who already understand basic infection control and now require deeper, system-level skills used in ICUs, ERs, operating theatres, dialysis units, oncology wards, and other sensitive areas. The training blends real clinical challenges, risk-based decision-making, and advanced safety frameworks to enhance hospital-wide infection prevention.
Learning Objectives
• Apply advanced infection control strategies in complex clinical environments
• Respond strategically to outbreaks with structured containment systems
• Implement and audit advanced isolation and bio-containment practices
• Reduce device-associated infection risks using evidence-based bundles
• Strengthen environmental monitoring and cleaning validation processes
• Manage occupational exposures and reinforce safety culture
• Use surveillance data to improve hospital safety and compliance
• Enhance clinical decision-making for infection-related risks
Target Audience
• Infection Control Practitioners (ICPs)
• ICU, ER, OR, oncology, and dialysis nursing teams
• Clinical supervisors and medical officers
• Quality and patient safety leaders
• Clinical educators and health safety coordinators
• Advanced healthcare students preparing for IPC roles
Why Choose This Course?
This advanced workshop equips clinical teams with high-level knowledge required to manage infection risks in complex hospital settings. The content goes beyond routine precautions and focuses on outbreak systems, isolation strategies, device-associated safety, and environmental monitoring—skills essential for safe, reliable patient care.
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Agenda
Module 1: Advanced Transmission & Clinical Risk Zones
Info: • Complex transmission patterns in healthcare environments
• High-risk clinical units: ICU, ER, OR, oncology, dialysis
• System vulnerabilities that accelerate pathogen spread
• Case Study
Module 2: Outbreak Management & Escalation Systems
Info: • Rapid identification, tracing, and containment strategies
• Activation of outbreak response and escalation pathways
• Interdepartmental coordination during surge events
• Simulation
Module 3: Advanced Isolation & Bio-Containment
Info: • Negative pressure rooms, zoning, and cohorting models
• Barrier precautions for severe infectious threats
• Movement flow mapping to prevent cross-contamination
• Role Play
Module 4: Device-Associated Infection (DAI) Prevention
Info: • CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI — advanced evidence-based bundles
• Insertion, maintenance, and removal risk protocols
• Recognizing early complication indicators
• Group Activity
Module 5: Environmental Monitoring, Validation & Audits
Info: • Environmental microbiology hotspots (biofilms, moisture, surfaces)
• ATP testing, swab audits, and cleaning validation processes
• Data-driven environmental surveillance methods
• Activity
Module 6: Occupational Exposure, Safety Culture & Compliance
Info: • Managing needle stick injuries, blood exposures & high-risk events
• Vaccination programs, immunity surveillance & staff monitoring
• Strengthening safety culture across teams and departments
• Action Plan Review
Where is it happening?
Regus Burelli Street, 1 Burelli Street #Level 1, Wollongong, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 511.68 to AUD 673.68
