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).
How long will this course take?
This course is 2 hours and it is spread across 1 day.
Who needs this training?
This course is recommended for staff in either health or care settings.
What are the main points covered?
The course goes over infection control, the chain of infection and how people are infected, how to prevent infections and personal protective equipment (PPE).
How is it delivered?
Courses are delivered in-house or online via webinar/e-learning for up to 12 people. We also hold open courses across the UK.
How long will this course take?
This course is 2 hours and it is spread across 1 day.
Who needs this training?
This course is recommended for staff in either health or care settings.
What are the main points covered?
The course goes over infection control, the chain of infection and how people are infected, how to prevent infections and personal protective equipment (PPE).
How is it delivered?
Courses are delivered in-house or online via webinar/e-learning for up to 12 people. We also hold open courses across the UK.
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.
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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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