Course Description:
The Surgical Site Infection Prevention module uses real life photographs, graphics, interactive activities and video demonstrations to teach and discuss practices that prevent the development of a surgical site infection.

Upon completion of the SSI Prevention course the learner will:

• Be able to identify those individuals who may be at higher risk for developing an SSI
• Be able to describe best practices for the prevention of surgical site infections
• Be familiar with both local and systemic signs of an SSI
• Be able to demonstrate the correct method for taking a wound swab and discuss the interpretation of culture reports

Who should take this course?
Any health care provider who is employed in peri-operative services including home care. This module takes about 45-60 minutes to complete.

System Requirements:
Flash Player 8 and either browser Internet Eexplorer 6 or Firefox 3.0 are the minimum recommended programs for viewing the applications for this module.

Be sure to open your screen to its fullest view (full screen) to see the whole module properly.

Online Education Module:
Surgical Site Infections Learning Module

Please note, while PICNet is pleased to be able to make this course available through our web site, we are not able to track your scores, nor offer the course for credit. If you would like to load this course on to your organizational learning system, please contact us.