Infection Control Awareness
About Infection Control Awareness
Infection Control training is for staff working in a health or care setting. Candidates will learn the value of occupational infection control measures. They will also be made aware of their tasks and how to manage them. Learners will also develop practical skills in line with standards and rules made by companies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Certificate Validity
The Infection Control Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run the Infection Control Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Infection Control Awareness training course, you will learn what infection control is, the chain of infection and how people are infected, types of germs, diseases, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Infection Control Awareness Course Outline
- What is infection control?
- The chain of infection and how people are infected.
- The types of germs and infections.
- Health Care-Associated Infections.
- Why do we need infection control and HCAI management?
- How to wash hands to WHO standard.
- Personal protective equipment.
- Preventing infection.
- Why do we have an infection control policy and legislation?
- The role of the CQC.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Infection Control Awareness FAQs
What is infection control awareness?
Infection control awareness discusses the safeguards and prevention measures required in controlling the spread of infections within a care facility or residential home.
Who is this course for?
Infection control and prevention are essential for organisations where activities could put employees at risk of passing on or contracting an infection. This includes those in healthcare, those in close contact with people or animals, and those that clean human or animal waste.
What do care staff have to do to prevent infections?
Any infection control training course will focus on causes of infection, methods of preventing infection and the legislation surrounding the safe care and treatment of service users.
What will I learn from an infection control awareness course?
Any infection control training course will focus on causes of infection, methods of preventing infection and the legislation surrounding the safe care and treatment of service users.
Infection Control Awareness FAQs
What is infection control awareness?
Infection control awareness discusses the safeguards and prevention measures required in controlling the spread of infections within a care facility or residential home.
Who is this course for?
Infection control and prevention are essential for organisations where activities could put employees at risk of passing on or contracting an infection. This includes those in healthcare, those in close contact with people or animals, and those that clean human or animal waste.
What do care staff have to do to prevent infections?
At a basic level, preventative measures include correct handwashing procedures, cleaning, sterilisation and safe waste disposal, appropriate wound dressing, Risk assessment and planning.
What will I learn from an infection control awareness course?
Any infection control training course will focus on causes of infection, methods of preventing infection and the legislation surrounding the safe care and treatment of service users.
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- Infection Control Awareness
- Care Planning Awareness
- Safe Handling of Medications
- Team Leadership
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- Allergen Awareness
- Manual Handling of Objects
- Legionella Awareness
- Ladder Awareness
- Health and Safety Awareness
- COSHH Awareness
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- GDPR Awareness
- Equality and Diversity
- Supervision and Appraisals
- Whistleblowing Awareness
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