Course description
Infection Prevention & Control Course Online - Online Course
This Infection Control and Prevention course will make you aware of the hazard posed by infections. It will also make you aware of how infections are spread and how to break the chain of infection.
The most effective way of preventing infection from spreading is to have clean hands. The course covers good hand washing technique and at identifies when you should clean your hands.
For employers, the course is an easy way to ensure that they comply with the legal responsibilities under the Public Health Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is the Infection Prevention & Control course for?
The Infection Control course is relevant to everyone whose job exposes them to the risk of infection.
This course is aimed at staff such as:
- Healthcare assistants
- Carers
- Volunteers
- Cleaning staff
- Porters
- Administrative staff
- Receptionists
Health and social care workers can be assured that the course covers the essential underpinning knowledge required by Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Infection Prevention & Control course outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to describe:
- The terms pathogen, host, contamination and decontamination
- How infections spread
- What an outbreak of infection means
- Responsibilities with regard to infection control
- When you should wash your hands
- Good hand washing technique
- When to use PPE
- How to handle sharps
- How to handle soiled linen
Training Course Content
The need for infection prevention and control training
The first course topic explains why there is a high risk of illness and infection in healthcare and care home settings. You will also learn about how your duty of care includes infection prevention and control.
Infections and their causes
The second topic describes the meaning of the terms pathogen, host and outbreak. The topic also gives examples of pathogenic organisms and explains the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases.
The chain of infection
The third topic explains the term ‘chain of infection’. You will learn about the six links in the chain of infection. The topic also presents examples of how infections enter and exit a human host.
Outbreaks of infection
Topic 4 identifies the symptoms of a fever. You will also learn about what is meant by an outbreak of infection and the steps that you should take when an outbreak occurs.
Hand Hygiene
Topic 5 explains why good hand hygiene is essential. You will also learn about the terms contamination and decontamination. The topic also describes good hand decontamination technique.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Topic 6 explains the purpose of PPE that will probably be used in your workplace. You will learn about your responsibilities and your employer’s responsibilities regarding PPE. The topic also covers why your employer might offer you vaccinations.
Handling waste
Topic 7 describes the difference between hazardous and non-hazardous clinical waste. It also covers the regulations that classify waste and explains how to dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines.
Disposal of sharps
This topic explains how to handle ‘sharps’ and also identifies the action you should take if you suffer a sharps injury.
Soiled linen
This topic is about how and why you should decontaminate soiled linen.
Personal responsibilities of infection prevention & control
The final topic outlines your personal responsibilities regarding vaccinations, sickness and personal hygiene.
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Average rating 4.8
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Price: £15.00 ex. vat
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