Pseudomonas aeruginosa is high on the agenda for infection control professionals. This new course outlines Pseudomonas aeruginosa in healthcare facilities and the impact on public health.
Aims:
To provide a broad overview of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is high on the agenda for infection control professionals.
Objectives:
Learners will be able to;
- Understand where Pseudomonas aeruginosa comes from.
- Understand the types of infections that Pseudomonas is responsible for.
- Understand what an opportunistic pathogen is
- Understand the role of antibiotic resistance and the concerns this has for infection control
- Understand the control measures used to prevent infections within healthcare facilities
- Understand what guidance and standards are available to help ensure risk to patients is minimised.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner understands;
- Where Pseudomonas aeruginosa comes from.
- The types of infections that Pseudomonas is responsible for.
- What an opportunistic pathogen is.
- The role of antibiotic resistance and the concerns this has for infection control
- The control measures used to prevent infections within healthcare facilities.
- The guidance and standards that are available to help ensure risk to patients is minimised.