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Infection Control Training in New York State

Medical glovesIf you’re a licensed New York State healthcare professional, you likely have completed an infection control training at least once in your lifetime. Did you know? New York law requires that certain healthcare professionals must receive training on infection control and barrier precautions every four years. To satisfy this requirement, you should complete the course with an approved New York State infection control provider.

You’re in luck! Advantedge Education, Inc. is an approved New York State infection control provider and was assigned provider number IC179. We worked diligently to follow the New York State curriculum. We deliver an engaging online learning environment and securely transmit your record of completion to the New York State Education Department once you have completed the course.

 

A few of the topics covered in Infection Control Training for Healthcare Professionals in New York State online course include:

  • hand hygiene
  • healthcare-acquired infections
  • personal protective equipment
  • injection safety
  • disinfection and sterilization
  • immunizations
  • occupational health
  • sepsis awareness

Are you required to take this course? Visit the New York State Education Department website to find out.

Interested in learning more about this course? Check out the infection control course info page for additional details.