HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Control in Skin Penetration Treatments

CHECK YOUR STATES LOCAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ENROLLING IN AN INFECTION CONTROL COURSE – YOU MAY NEED HLTINF005 – IF YOU ARE PERFORMING ANY FORM OF SKIN PENETRATION

The HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required to maintain infection prevention during skin penetration treatments and to review clinic compliance with the applicable state or territory and local council requirements. It requires the ability to identify, manage and control infection risks to clients, self and work colleagues. This unit applies to professionals of skin penetration industry. The course material for this program has been re-written and reviewed by Professionals in the industry including Tattoo Artists, Dentists, Beauticians and Body Piercers in conjunction with Qualified Workplace Trainers and Assessors. All content is relevant to body art and medical industries.

No prerequisites requried.

• Basic Language, literacy and numeracy skills in English (LLN)
• Victorian Student Number (VSN) – Victoria only:
  VSNs are issued to all students enrolled in Victorian schools and to students enrolled at a TAFE or in an accredited course with an RTO. For a copy of your VSN please contact your current school 0r call 1800 822 635.
• Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Australia wide:
  A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters. It creates a secure online record of your nationally recognised training that you can access anytime and anywhere, and it’s yours for life. To receive a Statement of Attainment when completing your course, you will need to give us a copy your USI number. Creating a USI is free. To obtain this USI if you don’t already have one please follow the link below: http://www.usi.gov.au
• Access to a functional pc or tablet device with internet access and Google Chrome internet browser.

Some assessments require video evidence of the student performing certain tasks involving cleaning, use of an autoclave and general tasks. You will also need access to a Support Person. A support person is someone you know or work with that can work with you to complete an observation checklist. This support person will need to have relevant experience in the infection control industry. Examples of a Support Person: Co-worker, Boss, Manager, Friend with 12 months experience in the industry You must provide evidence of your Support Person’s qualification and/or experience in this industry with one of both of the following:
The Support Person is to provide a certified or verified copy of their Statement of Attainment for HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention or SHBBINF001 Maintain Infection Control Standards for Skin Penetration Treatments or the equivalent of this unit (Assessment staff of Eze Training will assist you with the determination of equivalency).
Evidence of their experience in the industry is to be provided in the form of a resume. The resume should be no older than 12 months and should provide evidence of your currency in the industry for a period of at least 3 year. The industry being referred to is the skin penetration industry.

The course covers in theory and practice:

• Comply with infection control regulations and guidelines and related legal obligations.
• Monitor hygiene of premises.
  Maintain infection control for skin penetration treatments.
• Sterilise equipment and maintain steriliser.
• Maintain awareness of clinic design for control of infection risks.

Online component: self paced, approximately 72 hours. 3 months course access online – subject to fees with expiry please see information sheet.

Online

• Multiple choice and short answer assessment questions.
• Video response questions
• Practical demonstration of skills and knowledge.
• Completion of Observation Checklist with Support Person.

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