Concepts of Infection and Applied Prevention Control Strategies in Healthcare Facilities

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SAR 80.00 SAR 60.00
4 CME Hours

This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills and updated practices to prevent and control infections within healthcare facilities. Grounded in international guidelines and local Saudi health regulations, the course explores microbiology fundamentals, healthcare-associated infections, disease transmission pathways, and core infection prevention strategies.

It is an essential CME offering for professionals aiming to maintain patient safety and comply with Mumaris Plus requirements for re-registration under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of microbial growth, pathogenicity, and resistance.
     
  • Identify the relationship between microorganisms and infection development in healthcare settings.
     
  • Define the concept of healthcare-associated infections and their epidemiological significance.
     
  • Analyze infection trends using epidemiological tools and surveillance systems.
     
  • Describe the different modes of disease transmission within clinical environments.
     
  • Apply evidence-based control measures to interrupt disease transmission cycles.
     
  • List the components of standard precautions and their role in infection prevention.
     
  • Demonstrate proper application of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene protocols.

Each learning module is structured with the following elements:

  • Pre-course self-assessment to evaluate baseline knowledge.
     
  • Educational video lectures presented with high-quality visuals including charts, diagrams, and clinical images.
     
  • Interactive visual aids that reinforce understanding of complex topics.
     
  • Post-assessment to validate learning outcomes.
     
  • Access to structured learning content aligned with CME credit hour accreditation requirements.
     

To complete the course and receive the official CME certificate, participants must:

  • Successfully pass the post-assessment.
  • Submit a mandatory course evaluation form, which helps maintain instructional quality and supports SCFHS reporting.
  • Course access is available for six months from the date of purchase.
     
  • In accordance with platform policy and digital learning regulations, the course is non-refundable once enrolled.
     
  • All learning and assessments must be completed within the access period to receive Mumaris Plus CME credit hours.
     

The intended audience for this course includes professionals from all medical and healthcare fields.