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Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
Sterile Processing
Surgical Services
Construction and Renovation
Legionella pneumophila
Vascular Access Device-Associated Infections
Infectious Disease Disasters: Bioterrorism, Emerging Infections, and Pandemics
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Outbreak Investigations
Qualitative Research Methods
Travel Health
A: Descriptive Statistics
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
Dental Services
Emergency and Other Pre-hospital Medical Services
Patient Safety
Correctional Facilities
Infection Prevention and Control Programs
Occupational Health
Competency and Certification of Infection Preventionists
Hand Hygiene
Waste Management
General Principles of Epidemiology
Influenza
Child Care Services
Minimizing Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Streptococci
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Home Care
Public Health
Emergency Management
Hospice and Palliative Care
Respiratory Care Services
Neonate
Endoscopy
Surveillance
B: Inferential Statistics
Accrediting and Regulatory Agencies
Urinary Tract Infection
Pregnant Healthcare Personnel
Legal Issues
Animals Visiting in Healthcare Facilities
Ambulatory Care
Behavioral Health
Healthcare Textile Services
Microbial Pathogenicity and Host Response
Older Adults
Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology
HIV/AIDS
Fungi
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Clostridioides difficile Infection and Pseudomembranous Colitis
Infection Prevention and Behavioral Interventions
The Immunocompromised Host
Pneumonia
Quality Concepts
Staffing
Long-Term Acute Care
Education and Training
Standard Precautions
Reprocessing Single-Use Devices
Laboratory Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
Rehabilitation Services
Intensive Care
Risk Factors Facilitating Transmission of Infectious Agents
Surgical Site Infection
Bordetella pertussis
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Pediatrics
Water Systems Issues and Prevention of Waterborne Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Facilities
Environmental Services
Immunization of Healthcare Personnel
Perinatal Care
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