Transmission-Based Precautions (On-Demand)

Transmission-Based Precautions are the second tier of basic infection control. They are to be used in addition to Standard Precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission. This presentation will provide an overview of contact precautions, droplet precautions, and airborne precautions. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe transmission-based precautions 
2. Identify categories of transmission-based precautions 
3. Provide examples of infections that require transmission-based precautions

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES