This course is part of
our Foundational Course in Infection Prevention and Control. See below
for links to other modules!
Course Overview
The Virginia Infection
Prevention Training Center’s foundational module on Viruses and Bacteria explains
why it is critical to understand viruses and bacteria in order to properly
treat patients. We will compare and contrast viruses and bacteria, how they
replicate and spread, the role of antibiotics, and how antimicrobial resistance
occurs.
Target Audience
Target audience for this course are
healthcare professionals beginning their experience in infection prevention and
control training and who have little to no practice in infection prevention and
control concepts.
Overall Learning Objectives
- Identify
key characteristics of viruses in comparison to bacteria
- Elaborate
on viral replication and viral transmission
- Describe
the role of bacteria in commensal flora versus disease states
- Discuss
why antibiotics work for bacterial infections, but not for viral
infections
- Define
antimicrobial resistance and summarize how this occurs
Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education (CE)
credit is available for this course from 2/20/24 to 2/20/27. To claim credit,
please watch this video in its entirety, then visit the VCU Continuing Medical
Education activity
page to obtain your credit.
VIPTC’s Foundational Course in Infection Prevention and Control
The Foundational Course in Infection Prevention & Control is
designed for healthcare professionals who require focused education on
beginner-level infection prevention and control (IPC) concepts. The goal of the
course is to provide specialized training on fundamental infection prevention
subjects including vaccines, hand hygiene, microbes, personal protective
equipment, waste management, and cleaning/disinfection.
Modules:
