Mini course · Foundation level
Transmission-Based Precautions & Isolation
Know exactly which precautions to use, when to start them, and when it is safe to stop.
What is Transmission-Based Precautions & Isolation?
Transmission-based precautions are extra measures used alongside standard precautions for patients known or suspected to have infections spread by contact, droplets or the airborne route. This course explains each type, infections commonly associated with them, isolation room requirements, PPE selection including respirators, patient placement and transport, aerosol-generating procedures and the principles for stopping precautions. Animated sequences show each step clearly.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Distinguish contact, droplet and airborne transmission routes
- Select the appropriate precautions for a described infection
- Choose the correct PPE, including when a respirator is required
- Apply safe patient placement and transport practices
- Recognise aerosol-generating procedures and the extra precautions they need
- Explain the general principles for discontinuing precautions
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1Beyond Standard Precautions
12 minFree preview· Course content
Beyond Standard Precautions
When and why extra precautions are needed.
2Contact and Droplet Precautions
16 min· Course content
Contact and Droplet Precautions
Available after you enroll.
3Airborne Precautions and Respirators
18 min· Course content
Airborne Precautions and Respirators
Available after you enroll.
4Placement, Transport and Stopping Precautions
14 min· Course content
Placement, Transport and Stopping Precautions
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Does the course include respirator fit testing?
It explains why fit testing matters, but fit testing itself must be done in person at your workplace.
Are specific diseases covered?
Yes, common examples for each type of precaution, though your local policy is the final reference.
What if my hospital's policy differs?
Always follow your local infection prevention policy; the course teaches the underlying principles.
Should I take Standard Precautions Refresher first?
Yes, it is recommended because this course builds on it.