Unit 4: Lesson 1: How Infections Occur in the Human Body

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Define infection
• Outline the chain of infection
• Define and describe the following infections:

1. Methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA)
2. Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE)
3. Clostridium Difficile (C DIFF)

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 26 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 4: Lesson 2: How the Body Prevents Infection

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the physical defenses against infection
• Describe the chemical defenses against infection 

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 23 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 4: Lesson 3: Precautions to Prevent Spread of Infection

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Define Standard Precautions
• Describe hand hygiene, protocols, and methods
• Include safety precautions and common errors
• Describe disinfection and sterilization 
• Describe the types of transmission precautions, including signage

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 46 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 4: Lesson 4: Personal Protection

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the types of personal protective equipment
• Describe respirators and PAPRs
• Outline resident and family considerations during isolation precautions

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 36 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 4: Lesson 5: Blood-borne Pathogens

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Define blood-borne pathogens and how they occur
• Outline the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 4: Lesson 6: Signs and Symptoms of Infection 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the signs and symptoms of infection 
• List the expected and unexpected assessment findings
• Describe the role of the nurse’s aide in identifying and reporting assessment findings

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 24 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities