With the increased transmission of COVID-19, it’s vital to understand how to keep yourself and the people you support healthy.

To assist the sector to respond, DSC is releasing free, a Supporting People to Stay Infection Free eLearning module. It’s an early release from their upcoming online support worker training package that provides practical strategies for preventing and controlling infections. This 30 minute eLearning module is specifically designed for the Australian disability workforce and is aligned with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework. This module includes:
• information about why many people with disability are more vulnerable to infection
• key steps to prevent spreading infection and COVID-19 transmission
• application of the NDIS Code of Conduct to infection control
• information about the chain of infection and key modes of transmission
• understanding risks and responsibilities in keeping people infection free
• education about maintaining privacy, choice and control
• interactive scenarios to test understanding in practice

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All learners will be issued a certificate upon completion.

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Even before you begin the course, it’s important to remember the basics:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
• Carry hand sanitiser in places where you can’t easily wash your hands
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home from work when you are sick. Call ahead if you plan to go to the doctor.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.