This basic infection control on-line course is divided into 7 modules A through G. Several of the modules  have video components to reinforce instruction. Each module must be completed with a grade of 80% on a short quiz before moving to the next. Topics are: NC infection control laws; OSHA standards, epidemiology and risk of infection, outbreaks and safe injection practices, principles and practice of asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, and application of cleaning-disinfection in the environment. After completing the modules, learners evaluate the course and obtain an auto-filled course completion certificate. The course is self-paced; learners can log in and out as needed.

Disclosure to Learners

Activity Approval Statement: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by North Carolina Nurses Association – Approver for approval to award contact hours. North Carolina Nurses Association – Approver is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Approver A0141.

Criteria for awarding contact hours: 1) Learners must attend the entire educational activity; 2) Learners must complete the evaluation form

Evaluation of knowledge gained: Learners will be asked to select a presentation/module where they gained knowledge. Using an open-ended response option, learners will list practice(s) related to infection prevention that they intend to change as a result of knowledge gained during the activity and state how they will implement that change.

Relevant Financial Relationships: No relevant financial relationships were identified for any individuals with the ability to control content of the activity.