COURSE DESCRIPTION
This free self-study online video aims to increase awareness of disease transmission and how you can take appropriate measures to protect yourself and those under your care from the risk of infections.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lecture, you will:
- Learn the ABCD of disease transmission.
- Examples of common infections spread through airborne, bloodborne, contact, and droplet modes.
- How COVID-19 is spread

Sim Tianseng
Infection Control Expert
STS is the principal trainer and founder of STS Academia, where he delivers training and consultancy in Infection Control, Quality Improvement, and Patient Safety for healthcare organizations in Singapore and the region.His professional background includes more than a decade as the Chief Infection Control Officer for a leading private hospital group, where he also lectured at the organization’s hospital college. Additionally, he served for 10 years as an Adjunct Lecturer with Flinders University’s Master of Health Administration program in Singapore.With a strong foundation in both operational practice and adult learning, he is dedicated to supporting healthcare teams in strengthening safety culture, improving care standards, and applying evidence-based practices in their daily work.