PCRA/ICRA Certificate Learning Objectives

  • understanding the need for Pre-Construction Risk Assessment – Infection Control Risk Assessment
  • knowledgeable about key concepts related to infection control during construction
  • recognition of the pathogen transmission factors related to construction processes
  • awareness of the unique construction challenges represented by the hospital environment
  • familiarity with the regulatory context for healthcare facility construction
  • application of PCRA to healthcare facility construction activity
  • cognizance of the details of the PCRA process
  • awareness of construction impacts on building systems
  • familiarity with PCRA procedures
  • familiarity with Interim Life Safety Measures
  • knowledgeable about approaches and best practices to ensure health & safety during healthcare facility construction