Infection Prevention and Control

Our online Infection control training course is aimed at staff working within the care environment. Individuals will understand the importance of why we need to have infection control measures implemented in the workplace. At the end of this course candidates will be able to state the obligations and responsibilities that should be performed when dealing with infection control issues. In addition to this candidates will be able to demonstrate and explain hand washing techniques along with having an understanding of maintaining a clean environment.

• Definition of Infection Control
• How individuals become infected through the chain of infection
• Different types of germs and infection
• Health Care Associated Infections
• The importance of infection control and the management of HCAI
• How to wash hands effectively and appropriately
• Personal protective equipment
• Prevention of infection
• The importance of policy and legislation regarding infection control
• CQC