Knowledge

infection control

The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention of infection.

Alternative Names

infection containmentinfections controlprevention of infectioninfection preventionasepsisprevention of infections

Essential for these occupations

infection control is listed as an essential skill for 10 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

infection control is a useful but optional skill for 3 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for10 occupations
Optional for3 occupations
Total occupations13
Alt names6

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