Course description
This course will provide a comprehensive review of the risk of transmission of infection related to the environment and the products (chemical agents) and processes (frequency and technique) of cleaning and disinfection required to prevent infections in health care and other settings. This course will also provide an overview of the proper processes that are used to ensure that reusable medical devices are reprocessed properly in between patients in all health care settings (hospitals, LTC, clinical office practices) and personal service settings (tattoo, piercing, esthetics and body modifications)
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery