What you will learn
In this online Infection Prevention and Control Training, you’ll learn about the essential procedures and legislation to prevent infections and discover effective measures for infection control.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the meaning of infection prevention and control and why it is important.
- Know about management and worker responsibilities and be aware of the relevant legislation.
- Understand the chain of infection and the most common types of infections.
- Learn about Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) and the basis of infection control practices.
- Recognise the importance of risk assessments and implementing control measures to reduce the risk of infection.
- Understand the importance of good hand and respiratory hygiene and the use of protective equipment.
- Discover the important five key themes for effectively practicing good prevention and control of infection.
Modules
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1. Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
2. Microbiology and the Spread of Infection
In this module, you will look into the world of microbiology and its role in the spread of infections. Understanding microbiology enables you to put into place effective infection control measures.
3. The Chain of Infection
4. Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICP)
5. Management and Worker Responsibilities
6. Hierarchy of Controls - Reducing Risk
In this module, you will learn about the importance of conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures to reduce the risk of infection. By understanding the hierarchy of controls, you will be better equipped to identify potential risks and take appropriate actions to mitigate them.
7. Five Key Themes for Best Practice
Who is this course for?
- Doctors and nurses
- Other hospital staff such as healthcare assistants and cleaners etc.
- Care workers
- Laboratory workers
- Farm workers
- Veterinarians
- Refuse workers
- Anyone dealing with needles, such as tattooists
- Anyone working in a role that involves close contact with vulnerable people such as the elderly or those who are unwell
This online Infection Prevention and Control Training is suitable for anyone exposed to the risk of infection in their working environment, especially those working in care or hospital settings.
Certification
This online Infection Prevention and Control Training is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in health and safety best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as health and safety guidance does change. You should update your health and safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is infection prevention and control training important?
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of preparedness and robust infection prevention and control measures.
Infection prevention and control (IPC) training is important, especially in healthcare where close interactions with different people are frequent. IPC training keeps staff, patients and the broader community safe, especially the more vulnerable groups in society, like the elderly and immunocompromised. Through IPC training, staff learn best practices, become aware of infection risks and adhere to essential guidelines. It teaches them how to prevent, handle and stop the spread of infections.
Does your course comply with the CQC’s infection prevention and control guidelines?
Yes, this course is designed to meet the specific needs and requirements of care settings and the CQC’s regulatory expectations. During the CQC’s monitoring and inspection of infection prevention and control in care homes, the inspectors will use questions and prompts to assess how well staff and people living in the care home are protected by infection prevention and control. These include the following judgement areas:
- Visitors
- Shielding
- Admission
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Testing
- Premises
- Staffing
- Policies
This training covers all the judgement areas and aims to help all providers meet or exceed the Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance.
