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Overview

The Infection Control Awareness Training course is designed to give healthcare workers, care staff, and support workers the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and manage infections in places like care homes and hospitals. The half-day course is an important mandatory care training for all health and social care staff.

This course covers the basics of infection control, including how infections spread, the importance of hand washing, and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.

Participants will learn how to spot infection risks, follow cleaning and disinfection rules, and manage outbreaks to protect vulnerable people. This course covers important topics like the chain of infection and basic safety principles in preventing infections in healthcare settings.

The course also covers UK laws, like the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and explains the need for accurate record-keeping. Through group discussions and real-life examples, learners will feel more confident in applying infection control measures to keep environments safe.

This 2-3 hour training is suitable for all staff levels and helps create a safe and responsible workplace. A CPD-endorsed certificate is given after the course, which can improve your professional skills. By the end of the course, learners will be ready to protect public health and follow high infection prevention standards.

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will get a Level 2 certificate in Infection Control Awareness. This certificate is nationally approved by Skills for Care and CPD.

Course Information

  • Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
  • Course Level: Level 2
  • Certificate: 1-year certificate
  • Max Delegates: 7
  • Practical: Yes
  • Course Mode: Face to Face
  • Accredited: Yes ✅
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Course Content

1. Introduction to Infection Control Awareness

  • A quick overview of the course and why infection control is important in healthcare.

2. Discuss Laws About Infection Control

  • Learn about the rules and laws, like the Health and Social Care Act 2008, that help control infections.
  • Understand how these laws affect infection control in healthcare.

3. Look at Employer and Employee Roles in Infection Control

  • What employers must do to keep the workplace safe from infection.
  • What employees must do to prevent the spread of infections.

4. What is Infection Control and Prevention?

  • Understand what infection control and prevention mean.
  • Learn ways to stop infections from spreading in healthcare settings.

5. Understand the Chain of Infection and How Infections Spread

  • Learn about the chain of infection and how infections move from one person to another.
  • Find out how to stop infections from spreading by breaking the chain.

6. Importance of Using PPE and Hand Washing

  • Learn about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to use it the right way.
  • Understand why washing hands properly is important to stop infections.

7. Summary and Review

  • Key points from the course.
  • How to use what you’ve learned in your workplace to prevent infections.

8. Test and Certification

  • A short test or activity to make sure you understand infection control.
  • Get a certificate after passing the test, showing you completed the training.

At the end of the course, there’s a short test to see if you understand the material. This is called a quiz or knowledge check. It takes about 15 minutes. This part of the course helps make sure you have the knowledge you need to help prevent infections in healthcare settings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain Legislation related to Infection Prevention Control Measures.
  2. Identify Employer and Employee Responsibilities in relation to Infection Control.
  3. Explain the Definition of Infection Control and Prevention.
  4. Identify the Chain of Infection and how Infection is Spread.
  5. List the Importance of using correct types of PPE & Importance of Correct Hand Washing Techniques.

Explain Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).

Who It's For

The list of people who should take Infection Control and Prevention Training:

Healthcare Workers

  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Medical Assistants
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Physiotherapists

Healthcare Managers and Supervisors

  • Healthcare Facility Managers
  • Infection Control Coordinators
  • Clinical Supervisors

Support Staff

  • Cleaners and Housekeeping Staff
  • Kitchen Staff
  • Maintenance Staff

Administrative Staff

  • Receptionists in healthcare settings
  • Office staff working in healthcare settings

Lab Technicians and Support Personnel

  • Laboratory Staff
  • Phlebotomists

Care Home Workers

  • Care Home Staff
  • Residential Care Assistants

Students and Trainees

  • Medical Students
  • Nursing Students
  • Trainee Healthcare Workers

Public Health Workers

  • Community Healthcare Workers
  • Public Health Nurses

Course Benefits

Benefits of Half-Day Infection Control Training:

  1. Learn How to Prevent Infections: The course helps you understand how infections spread and how to prevent them in healthcare settings.
  2. Keep Patients Safe: You will learn important practices like washing hands and using protective gear (like gloves and masks) to protect patients from getting sick.
  3. Protect Staff and Visitors: The training shows how to handle things like sharp objects, waste, and bodily fluids safely, keeping everyone safe.
  4. Follow the Rules: You will learn about laws and guidelines that help prevent infections in workplaces.
  5. Save Money: By preventing infections, healthcare organizations can avoid extra costs for treatments and long hospital stays.
  6. Feel Confident: The course helps you feel more confident in managing infection risks and following safety steps.
  7. Stay Updated: The training includes the latest information on infection control, including updates for new health challenges like COVID-19.
  8. Hands-On Practice: You get to practice safe techniques, such as using protective equipment properly.

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