Infection Control Awareness

Learn safeguards and preventative measures required in controlling the spread of infections.

About Infection Control Awareness

Infection Control training is for staff working in a health or care setting. Candidates will learn the value of occupational infection control measures. They will also be made aware of their tasks and how to manage them. Learners will also develop practical skills in line with standards and rules made by companies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Certificate Validity

The Infection Control Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.

Topics Covered

During this Infection Control Awareness training course, you will learn what infection control is, the chain of infection and how people are infected, types of germs, diseases, and more…

Infection Control Awareness Course Outline

• What is infection control?

• The chain of infection and how people are infected.

• The types of germs and infections.

• Health Care-Associated Infections.

• Why do we need infection control and HCAI management?

• How to wash hands to WHO standard.

• Personal protective equipment.

• Preventing infection.

• Why do we have an infection control policy and legislation?

• The role of the CQC.

What is infection control awareness?

Infection control awareness discusses the safeguards and prevention measures required in controlling the spread of infections within a care facility or residential home.

Who is this course for?

Infection control and prevention are essential for organisations where activities could put employees at risk of passing on or contracting an infection. This includes those in healthcare, those in close contact with people or animals, and those that clean human or animal waste.

What do care staff have to do to prevent infections?

Any infection control training course will focus on causes of infection, methods of preventing infection and the legislation surrounding the safe care and treatment of service users.

What will I learn from an infection control awareness course?

Any infection control training course will focus on causes of infection, methods of preventing infection and the legislation surrounding the safe care and treatment of service users.