Healthcare - Biological Hazards

Healthcare workers are routinely exposed to a variety of infectious agents during the course of their daily activities. Without effective prevention and infection control measures, biological hazards can pose serious risks to both healthcare personnel and patients, leading to occupational illnesses and the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

This intensive theoretical and practical Healthcare Biological Hazards training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of three major biological hazards in healthcare settings: Legionellosis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Tuberculosis (TB). The program covers the causes, modes of transmission, symptoms, prevention strategies, and infection control measures necessary to reduce occupational exposure and maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Program Components

1. Biological Hazards in Healthcare

• Biological hazards in healthcare settings;
• Routes of transmission of infectious agents;
• Occupational risks associated with biological exposure.

2. Legionellosis

• Overview and forms of Legionellosis;
• Causes, symptoms, and modes of transmission;
• Prevention and control measures.

3. MRSA and Tuberculosis

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): symptoms, transmission, and prevention;
• Tuberculosis (TB): causes, symptoms, and routes of transmission;
• Infection control measures and basic principles of tuberculosis treatment.

4. Infection Prevention and Safe Work Practices

• Best practices for personal hygiene;
• Infection prevention and control measures;
• Safe work practices for minimizing biological exposure in healthcare facilities.

Who Should Attend?

✅ Physicians and healthcare providers;

✅ Nurses and nursing assistants;

✅ Laboratory personnel;

✅ Infection prevention and control professionals;

✅ Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel;

✅ Housekeeping and medical waste management staff;

✅ All healthcare employees who may be exposed to infectious agents during their work.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certification Training – Theory and Practical Sessions

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).