Prevention and Control of Infection
In-house course – 3 hours.
This 3 hour course provides learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the prevention and control of infections including legislation, policies, systems and procedures relating to prevention and control of infections.
The course covers learning outcomes for standard 15 of the care certificate for care workers.
Knowledge of this area will not only help to protect the service user, but also offer the employee’s piece of mind that they are protecting themselves.
Syllabus
- Legislation and management of infection control in the UK
- What are infections?
- Who are most vulnerable and why?
- What to look out for and best preventative measures.
- Causes and transmission of infection.
- Infection control procedures
- Good waste management practice and decontamination.
- Importance of risk assessment and of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Roles and responsibilities in preventing infection control
- Good Hygiene and Housekeeping.
- People interested on minimise the risk of infection in a workplace.
- Anyoner working in the health care sector in general.
- Promote and implement effective infection control measures in the workplace.
- Understand prevention and control infections.
- Analise legal obligations and responsibilities related to infection control.
Our assessment methods fo this course can include:
- Practical demostration.
- Group discussion.
- Case study.
- Question and answer sessions.
This course is delivered as a 3 hour programme and the certification lasts for a period of 3 years. Note: It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
In-house training: This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .
Private Course: We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.
E-learning: You can try our Infection prevention and control online course.
