COVID-19 Infection Control

ONCALL Training College (OTC) have created a 2-step COVID-19 Infection Control course, that can be accessed in the comfort of your own home.

This dual online and video link course allows you to learn what the Corona Virus (COVID-19) is, what Infection Control measures should be in place within an Out of Home and/or Residential setting, and your role as a Coordinator, Manager or Support Worker.

On completion of the course, Support Workers will have information allowing them to work to best practice standards as directed by Australian Government health authorities.

To enrol, follow these simple steps:

* Click the Book Now button to register your interest

* Click on this link Free online COVID-19 (Part 1)

   (For first time users, create a username (email) and password)

Course Cost:                         $50

Please note: All course dates are subject to change dependent on student numbers.

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Course details

Length: 2 hours  

Locations:

• Via video link using Microsoft Teams

Course Content

• What is COVID-19
• What you need to know to protect yourself and your clients
• How is it spread?
• Signs and symptoms and what do I do if I show symptoms?
• When is staff self-isolation necessary?
• Client isolation – is this restrictive practice?
• Who is most at risk?
• The role of a support worker
• Infection Control principles
• Challenges to managing an infection free environment
• Hand Hygiene (Hand washing and Sanitiser Rub)
• PPE and cough and sneeze etiquette
• Environmental cleaning and disinfecting – safe food preparation, routine cleaning, surface cleaning, two step cleaning, reusable equipment, laundering, cleaning of kitchen equipment
• Clean and contaminated zones and waste disposal streams

Additional information

• All course material provided
• At successful completion of the workshop, participants are given a certificate of completion. 
• All courses are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors with relevant sector experience.

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