About Course
The Infection Control Training course is designed to help participants understand the principles of infection prevention and control, recognise potential risks, and implement effective measures to minimise the spread of infections in the workplace, especially in health and social care settings.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the importance of infection prevention and control.
- Learn the routes of transmission for common infections.
- Identify the role of personal hygiene and handwashing techniques.
- Implement best practices for managing infections in the workplace.
- Gain awareness of legislative and organisational infection control standards.
Material Includes
- Infection control guidelines handbook.
- Practical demonstrations and checklists.
- Certificate of Completion, valid for 3 years.
Requirements
- Delegates should bring personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves or aprons, if required.
- Participants must adhere to confidentiality policies when discussing real-world scenarios.
Audience
- Healthcare workers and professionals.
- Care home staff, domiciliary care workers, and support workers.
- Those working in any sector where infection prevention is essential (e.g., catering, childcare, or cleaning roles).
Course Content
Session 1: Introduction to Infection Control
-
Understanding what infection control is and why it is essential.
-
Overview of common infectious agents (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi).
-
Breaking the chain of infection.
Session 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework
-
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
-
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002.
-
Workplace policies and responsibilities.
Session 3: Routes of Infection and Risk Assessment
-
Modes of infection transmission (e.g., direct, indirect, airborne, and vector-borne).
-
Identifying high-risk environments.
-
Performing workplace infection risk assessments.
Session 4: Infection Prevention Techniques
-
Importance of personal hygiene.
-
Effective handwashing techniques (practical session).
-
Cleaning, disinfecting, and safe disposal of waste.
-
Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Session 5: Managing Outbreaks and Reporting Procedures
-
Recognising and managing infection outbreaks.
-
Incident reporting and escalation protocols.
-
Supporting individuals affected by infections.
Instructors
I
info
4.4
3 Students
82 Courses
No Review Yet

Hi, Welcome back!
Related Courses
Mental Capacity Act & Liberty Protection Safeguards (MCA & LPS) Training
15 Lessons
12 hours
Intermediate
info