Electrology Education Coalition

Sterile to Sustainable: Modern Infection Control Practices
Instructor: Patricio Battani, MPH, CCE, NREMT
1 Hour of Continuing Education - $45

(Not AEA pre-approved)

This course explores the evolution of infection control from a compliance-based routine to a trust-centered, trauma-informed practice. It focuses on modern approaches to sanitation, sterilization, and risk management specifically tailored to electrology. Through case studies, discussion, and self-audit exercises, participants will learn how to prevent infection, maintain client confidence, and adopt sustainable hygiene practices that protect both clients and practitioners.

Participants will engage in hands-on demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and reflection activities designed to build both technical proficiency and emotional intelligence in infection control.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of the chain of infection and identify how to break it at multiple points
  
  
• Differentiate between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes in professional electrology practice.
   
• Identify unique infection risks associated with electrology and how to mitigate them. 
   
• Analyze real-world infection control failures and apply root cause analysis to improve outcomes. 
   
• Implement trauma-informed and affirming care practices to promote client trust and safety.
   
• Evaluate personal and workspace hygiene practices using a self-audit checklist. 
   
• Adopt eco-conscious, microbiome-friendly approaches to infection control that balance effectiveness with sustainability.