This home study course will provide massage therapists with the essential knowledge needed to maintain infection control practices, ensuring a safe environment for both clients and therapists. Key topics include an in-depth exploration of four types of pathogens and their modes of transmission, as well as the importance of standard precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. You will also learn effective strategies for minimizing safety hazards and understand the critical role health screenings and client assessments play in identifying potential risks. The course further covers exposure and post-exposure procedures, providing clear protocols for responding to accidental exposure. Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights into the legal and ethical aspects of practice, with practical guidance on maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a safe work environment.
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective techniques to reduce cross-contamination risks in massage therapy.
- Understand how infection control contribute to public health efforts.
- Identify the potential consequences of neglecting infection control practices in massage therapy.
- Examine four types of pathogens that can cause disease and describe their modes of transmission.
- Distinguish between sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization, and recognize their proper applications.
- Understand the role of health screenings and client assessments in infection control.
- Implement proper procedures for reporting and responding to exposure incidents.
- Identify preventative measures to minimize exposure to infectious agents during bodywork treatments.
- Recognize legal and ethical responsibilities in infection control practices.
- Understand the significance of client education and safety in preventing the spread of disease.
