Course Title:Catheter-Associated Infections (CAUTI & CLABSI) Prevention

Duration:

4 Weeks (1 Month)

Course Designed By:

Skillversity

Course Overview:

This certification program provides in-depth knowledge and practical strategies to prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI). The course covers infection risk factors, best practices for catheter insertion & maintenance, antimicrobial stewardship, and emergency response in ICU settings.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the causes, risk factors, and impact of CAUTI & CLABSI.

• Implement best practices for catheter insertion, care, and removal.

• Apply infection control measures to reduce catheter-related infections.

• Recognize early warning signs of infection and complications.

• Ensure compliance with WHO, CDC, and hospital infection prevention protocols.

Weekly Course Structure:

Week 1: Introduction to Catheter-Associated Infections

• Module 1: Understanding CAUTI & CLABSI

  • Definitions, classifications, and epidemiology

  • Pathogens responsible (E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, MRSA)

  • Risk factors for infection in hospitalized patients

• Module 2: Principles of Aseptic Technique & Hand Hygiene

  • WHO’s 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene in catheter care

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

  • Sterile technique for catheter insertion

• Assessment: Quiz on infection transmission & prevention fundamentals

Week 2: Best Practices for Catheter Insertion & Maintenance

• Module 3: CAUTI Prevention Strategies

  • Indications for urinary catheterization

  • Proper insertion techniques & securement methods

  • Daily necessity evaluation & early removal protocols

• Module 4: CLABSI Prevention Strategies

  • Central line insertion bundle & checklist compliance

  • Antiseptic dressings & site maintenance

  • When to use antimicrobial/impregnated catheters

• Assessment: Case study on CAUTI/CLABSI risk assessment

Week 3: Surveillance, Early Detection & Infection Management

• Module 5: Identifying Early Signs of Infection

  • Symptoms of CAUTI (dysuria, fever, cloudy urine)

  • Symptoms of CLABSI (erythema, fever, bloodstream infection signs)

  • Laboratory tests & diagnostic criteria

• Module 6: Antimicrobial Stewardship in CAUTI & CLABSI Prevention

  • Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use

  • Resistance concerns & proper treatment approaches

  • WHO & CDC guidelines on antibiotic stewardship

• Assessment: Hands-on simulation for catheter maintenance & infection monitoring

Week 4: Emergency Response & Certification

• Module 7: ICU Management of CAUTI & CLABSI Cases

  • Sepsis risk in catheter-associated infections

  • Managing multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections

  • Role of infection control teams in outbreak prevention

• Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

  • MCQ-based assessment on CAUTI & CLABSI prevention strategies

  • Case study: Handling a severe catheter-related infection in ICU

  • Certification of completion

• Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

Who Should Enroll?

• Nurses, ICU & critical care professionals

• Infection control practitioners & hospital administrators

• Physicians & healthcare providers involved in catheter care

• Epidemiologists & microbiologists

• Anyone involved in hospital infection prevention