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Breaking the Infection Cycle: Standard Precautions for CNAs

Break the chain of infection: understand the six links a germ needs to spread and how to break them, practice hand hygiene as the #1 defense, apply standard precautions to every resident, use PPE correctly (use, order, removal), handle linens/waste/spills safely, and recognize and report signs of infection — including the subtle signs in elders.

1h1 Online CE hourintermediateCAL ACE Faculty

Overview

Break the chain of infection: understand the six links a germ needs to spread and how to break them, practice hand hygiene as the #1 defense, apply standard precautions to every resident, use PPE correctly (use, order, removal), handle linens/waste/spills safely, and recognize and report signs of infection — including the subtle signs in elders.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn

A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.

1h
3 modules
12 lessons
1 Online CE hour

Skills & knowledge gained

  • Understand the chain of infection and how breaking any one link stops spread
  • Perform hand hygiene correctly — the single most important infection-control practice
  • Apply standard precautions to every resident, every time
  • Use PPE properly, including correct order of removal, and handle linens/waste/spills safely
  • Recognize and report signs of infection, including the subtle signs in elders

Your learning path

  1. The Chain of Infection & Hand Hygiene

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  2. Recognizing Infection & Breaking the Chain

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  3. Reporting, Your Role, and Application

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  4. Certificate of completion

    Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.

Module breakdown

Module 1

The Chain of Infection & Hand Hygiene

  • Introduction
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Statistics
  • Fundamentals

Module 2

Recognizing Infection & Breaking the Chain

  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Infection-Control Practices: Breaking the Chain
  • Prevention

Module 3

Reporting, Your Role, and Application

  • Recognizing & Reporting Infection
  • CNA's Role in Care
  • Brief Case Study
  • Conclusion

Course outline

Module 1: The Chain of Infection & Hand Hygiene

  1. 1. Introduction5 min
  2. 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
  3. 3. Statistics5 min
  4. 4. Fundamentals5 min

Module 2: Recognizing Infection & Breaking the Chain

  1. 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
  2. 2. Causes5 min
  3. 3. Infection-Control Practices: Breaking the Chain5 min
  4. 4. Prevention5 min

Module 3: Reporting, Your Role, and Application

  1. 1. Recognizing & Reporting Infection5 min
  2. 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
  3. 3. Brief Case Study5 min
  4. 4. Conclusion5 min

Provider & completion requirements

Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy

CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763

To earn your certificate

  • Sign in with your learner account
  • Complete interactive lesson content (60 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
  • Pass the final course exam
  • Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued

Support: support@cna.school

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