Infection Control: Core Principles for Nursing Practice

This course equips registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with the foundational principles of infection control required for safe patient care. Aligned with the New York State Board of Nursing’s seven mandated elements, and broadly applicable to nurses in all practice settings, the course covers professional responsibility, modes of transmission, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, disinfection and sterilization, healthcare worker safety, and sepsis awareness. Drawing on evidence-based guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and UpToDate clinical references, this course blends regulatory compliance with practical clinical application to support best practices in infection prevention.