Infectious Disease Control
This interactive online course addresses the inevitable exposure to infectious diseases EMS providers face, from basic first aid to inserting an IV catheter, focusing on bloodborne pathogens like HBV, HCV, and HIV. You will learn to recognize, prevent, and protect against the spread of these pathogens and viral hemorrhagic fevers through the proper use of PPE and understanding national standards. Additionally, the course covers preventing needlestick injuries, exposure therapies, and the role of EMS in public health initiatives to control infectious outbreaks.? (CAPCE CEH Category – Basic/Advanced/Operational)
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Course Details
Continuing Education
- Accreditation: CAPCE
- CAPCE Course ID: 2721955
- CAPCE Course Number: 6177
- CAPE CEH Category: Basic/ Advanced/ Operational
Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses provider health, fatigue, stress, injury prevention, infection awareness, and sustainable performance related to Infectious Disease Control. This interactive online course addresses the inevitable exposure to infectious diseases EMS providers face, from basic first aid to inserting an IV catheter, focusing on bloodborne pathogens like HBV, HCV, and HIV.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for foundational patient interactions and early clinical decisions that shape the quality and safety of EMS care associated with Infectious Disease Control. This interactive online course addresses the inevitable exposure to infectious diseases EMS providers face, from basic first aid to inserting an IV catheter, focusing on bloodborne pathogens like HBV, HCV, and HIV.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address legal exposure, consent and refusal documentation, ethical practice, infection-control expectations, controlled-substance awareness, and professional standards tied to Infectious Disease Control. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making across EMS operations.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for personnel across all EMS certification levels, including EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics, as well as field supervisors, training officers, and agency leaders, reinforcing foundational professional practice, along with EMS agencies seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Infectious Disease Control.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support EMS readiness and professional development by building shared professional expectations, supporting onboarding and refreshers, and improving consistency in foundational EMS work related to Infectious Disease Control.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on foundational EMS practice, legal and ethical decision-making, communication, infection control, and professional standards. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across EMS teams.
