CHEST Curriculum Overview
CHEST training workshops are comprised of 24 hours of required classroom instruction. The content covered during the workshops consists of seven domains: Cleaning and Disinfection, Waste Handling, Floor Care, Linen Handling, Infection Prevention, Safety, and Communication. Each domain is covered in a series of 10 modules: Infection Prevention and Control, Assignments with Supervisor and Other Staff, Cart Setup and Handling Chemicals, Occupied Room #1, Unoccupied Discharge or Transfer Room, Isolation Room, Occupied Patient Room #2, Common Area, Specialty Areas, Uncommon Situations, Wrap up and Review and, Additional Practice. Each module requires a predetermined amount of instructional hours and has its own set of distinct learning objectives.
Modules:
Subject | Hours |
---|---|
Infection Prevention and Control | 4.0 hrs |
Assignments with Supervisor and Other Staff | 1.5 hrs |
Cart SEt-up and HAndling Chemicals | 2.5 hrs |
Occupied Room #1 | 2.0 hrs |
Unoccupied Discharge or Transfer Room | 1.5 hrs |
Isolation Room | 2.0 hrs |
Occupied Patient Room #2 | 1.75 hrs |
Common Area | 2.0 hrs |
Specialty Areas, Uncommon Situations | 2.0 hrs |
Wrap up and Review | 2.0 hrs |
Additional Practice | 1.5 - 2 hrs |
CHEST
No Test Dates
November 24-26, 2021
December 22-28, 2021
December 30-31, 2021
January 1-2, 2022