Title: (Optional) Explain principles of infection control (as required by the Virginia Board of Nursing regulation).
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II) > Section: Planning and Administering Assistive Care

Explanation should include

- identification of major microorganisms
- identification of terminology related to a clean, safe, environment
- recognition of symptoms of an infection
- illustration of how an infection spreads.

For students taking the nurse aide credential at the end of the course, refer to: Commonwealth of Virginia Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides, Virginia Board of Nursing (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are major pathogens?
- What criteria do you use to ensure a clean, safe, environment?
- What are the major symptoms of infection?