Course Title: Certification in Infection Control Practices in Laboratories

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Infection Control in Laboratories

• Basics of Infection Control & Laboratory Biosafety

• Types of Laboratory-Acquired Infections (LAIs) & Their Impact

• Routes of Infection Transmission in Lab Environments

• Biosafety Levels (BSL-1 to BSL-4) & Risk Classification of Pathogens

• Case Study: Laboratory Outbreaks & Infection Control Failures

Week 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Safe Laboratory Practices

• Proper Use of Gloves, Gowns, Masks, and Face Shields in Labs

• Respiratory Protection (N95, PAPR) & Fit Testing for Lab Personnel

• Safe Handling of Infectious Specimens (Blood, Urine, Sputum, etc.)

• Decontamination & Disinfection of Laboratory Workspaces

• Case Study: Preventing Contamination in a Microbiology Lab

Week 3: Waste Management & Incident Response in Labs

• Biomedical Waste Segregation, Disposal, & Regulatory Compliance

• Dealing with Spills & Exposure to Infectious Agents

• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Laboratory Personnel

• Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis in Labs

• Case Study: Handling a Laboratory Needle Stick Injury

Week 4: Laboratory Compliance, Audits & Future Trends in Infection Control

• Regulatory Guidelines (WHO, CDC, ISO 15190, NABL, OSHA)

• Internal Audits & Infection Surveillance in Laboratories

• Emerging Infectious Diseases & Preparedness in Diagnostic Labs

• Final Project: Developing an Infection Control SOP for a Laboratory

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Case-Based Assignments

• Hands-on Lab Safety Simulations & Incident Handling Exercises

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity