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Mini course · Intermediate level

Device-Associated Infection Bundles (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP)

Small, consistent steps that prevent the most dangerous infections linked to lines, catheters and ventilators.

1.5 hours · self-paced5 lessonsVerifiable digital credential
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Device-Associated Infection Bundles (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP)

What is Device-Associated Infection Bundles (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP)?

Central lines, urinary catheters and ventilators save lives, but they also create pathways for serious infections. Care bundles group a small number of evidence-based practices that, when applied together and consistently, reduce these infections. This course covers the elements of insertion and maintenance bundles for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), bundle compliance auditing, and surveillance basics.

Duration
1.5 hours
Lessons
5
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online, self-paced
Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain why devices increase infection risk
  • Identify the elements of a CLABSI insertion and maintenance bundle
  • Apply CAUTI prevention steps, including daily review of catheter need
  • Describe the components of a VAP prevention bundle
  • Audit bundle compliance using all-or-none measurement
  • Interpret device-associated infection rates per device days
Audience

Who this course is for

Critical Care NurseICU PhysicianInfection Prevention SpecialistRespiratory TherapistNurse Manager
Curriculum

Course content

5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available

1

Devices and Infection Risk

16 minFree preview· Course content

How infections develop and why bundles work.

2

Preventing CLABSI

20 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

3

Preventing CAUTI

18 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

4

Preventing VAP

18 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

5

Measuring Bundle Performance

18 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

Credential

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Device-Associated Infection Bundles (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP)
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How it works

  1. Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
  2. Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
  3. Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
FAQ

Questions people ask

Are the bundle elements based on international guidance?

Yes. They reflect widely used evidence-based recommendations; always follow your organisation's current protocols.

What is all-or-none compliance?

A bundle counts as compliant only if every element was completed, which drives reliable practice.

Is VAP prevention relevant for respiratory therapists?

Yes. Respiratory therapists play a central role in ventilator care.

Does the course teach how to insert lines?

No. It covers prevention practices, not clinical procedural skills.

$19.00
1.5 hours · credential included
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