Infection Control Awareness

                       i.            About this Infection Control Awareness Training Course

Our comprehensive online Infection Control training course equips your healthcare personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to combat infections and uphold patient safety. Ideal for nurses, carers, dentists, and all healthcare professionals, our course provides an in-depth understanding of infection control practices within the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on care homes, where the risk of infection transmission is heightened.

Our online training emphasizes the importance of comprehending standard infection control precautions, infection transmission pathways, and vulnerable populations to effectively mitigate the impact of potential outbreaks. By enrolling in our Infection Control training course, you empower your staff to safeguard themselves and your service users from the potential presence of pathogens, effectively controlling and preventing their spread.

Upon successful completion of this online course, participants will be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited Infection Control training certificate, providing verifiable evidence of their commitment to infection prevention practices.

 

ADVANCED INFECTION CONTROL COURSE

                       i.            About this Infection Control Advanced Training Course

Our comprehensive online CPD-accredited Infection Prevention and Control Advanced course is designed to elevate your expertise in infection prevention and control practices. Specifically tailored for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their existing knowledge and awareness in infection prevention and control practices, this advanced course aligns with the latest guidelines set forth by renowned organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and adheres to the stringent requirements outlined in the Health and Social Care Act 708 and fundamental standards 12.

Emphasizing the critical importance of infection control in care homes, our course empowers healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective care to their patients. As infections can spread rapidly and pose significant risks to vulnerable individuals, ensuring your staff is equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills in standard infection control precautions and current Infection Prevention and Control practices is paramount.

Our Infection Prevention and Control Advanced course delves into effective strategies for controlling infection spread, managing outbreaks, handling infected waste safely, and navigating the relevant legislation. We also highlight the importance of personal health and hygiene in the workplace, covering hand hygiene, hand washing techniques, PPE protocols, COSHH requirements, and sharps disposal procedures, ensuring you meet all mandatory training requirements.

Enroll in our online CPD-accredited Infection Prevention and Control Advanced course today and stay ahead of the curve in fulfilling your infection control policy training obligations. This course is suitable for anyone working in the healthcare sector or environments with a risk of infection transmission, including nurses, dentists, healthcare assistants, and more.

 

Course content

         By the end of this course you will confidently be able to:

         Describe what is meant by infection control?

         Understand the chain of infection and how people are infected.

         Describe the types of germs and infection.

         Name some common Health Care Associated Infections

         Understand the need for infection control and HCAI management.

         Understand how to wash hands to WHO standard.

         Describe what PPE is available for infection control.

         Understand how you can help prevent infection spreading

         Understand the role of the CQC.