Overview
This Half-Day Infection Control Awareness course provides essential knowledge for preventing and controlling infections in a variety of settings. It is ideal for healthcare workers, care staff, cleaners and anyone working in environments where infection control is critical.
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare professionals
- Care home staff
- Support workers
- Cleaning and maintenance staff
- Anyone requiring a foundational understanding of infection control
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what infection control is and why it’s important
- Recognize common types of infections and how they spread
- Apply standard precautions and good hygiene practices
- Understand the importance of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Follow correct procedures for hand hygiene and waste disposal
- Recognize responsibilities under legislation and workplace policies
Course Content
- Introduction to infection control
- Routes of infection transmission
- Hand hygiene techniques
- Use and disposal of PPE
- Cleaning, disinfection and waste management
- Legal duties and responsibilities (including COSHH, RIDDOR)
- Infection outbreaks and reporting procedures
Assessment & Certification
- Informal assessment through group discussion and participation
- Certificate of Attendance issued upon completion
Delivery
This course can be delivered via zoom or that your premises