Infection Control #1
What is the #1 way to prevent infection?
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is proper HAND HYGIENE.
What does donning gloves mean?
To put on a pair of gloves
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
Which one of our programs do students learn the "clinic side" or "back end" of a provider's office. Skills are taught such as vital signs, EKG, how to give an injection, and lab draws?
The Clinical Medical Assistant program
How many seconds should someone wash their hands for?
For at least 20 seconds
PPE stands for what?
Personal Protective Equipment
The number one way a harmful germ travels from place to place is by our?
HANDS
Which one of our programs teaches students how to correctly stick a patient for lab draws?
The Phlebotomy Technician program
In our Nurse Aide I program students are taught how to perform a set of vital signs. This includes temperature, pulse, respirations, and what other measurement?
Blood Pressure
All of our programs fall under what title?
Allied Health
What agency of the federal government is in charge of the control and prevention of disease in our country?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Germs that live on your hands are called what?
Microorganisms
Which one of our programs focuses on memorizing ICD codes, so that patients are billed correctly?
The Medical Billing and Coding program
Which one of our programs do students learn over 200 generic and brand names of drugs?
The Pharmacy Technician program
Gloves, gowns, and masks are examples of what?
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE