Designated Infection Control Officer
Training Courses

February 26, 27, & 28, 2010

Hampton Inn (Gloucester)
638 Forest Hill Avenue, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061

This two-day course is designed to prepare the infection control officer to meet the requirements of the position under NFPA 1581, OSHA, and the Ryan White Law. The Ryan White Law states each fire, EMS, or law enforcement agency must have a designated officer to manage exposure issues for the department. Understanding this role, as well as the varied aspects of this job, is important to assist with department risk management and department member advocacy. This training program will lay out the various laws and regulations that must be taken into account to establish a comprehensive program. In addition, participants will learn the core components of an effective post-exposure management program. The roles and responsibilities of a designated officer and a job description are presented. Systematical program formulation is presented to enable the course participant to return to the workplace, set up and manage a fully functioning infection control program. The well-trained designated officer will be an effective advocate for members of the organization, as well as agency administration.

Designated/Infection Control Officer (Advanced) - $80
February 26, 2010, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

After a designated officer has been active the Infection Control position for a minimum of six (6) months, this course will build on the basic program. This program updates disease information, statute, rules and policies; statistical data collection, analysis and reporting; product evaluation; conducting cost/benefit analysis; and program evaluation to continue workforce protection and risk abatement.

Infection Control Officer Update - $20
February 26, 2010, 7:00PM - 9:00PM

This two-hour class will provide the designated officer with an overview of the newest information related to real world application of infection control. What’s new in the world of communicable disease and steps minimize exposure; it’s not just HIV.

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