Infection Control Training

This Infection Control and Prevention Training Course is designed to raise awareness of the importance of minimising the risk of infection in the workplace in order to prevent diseases from spreading and comply with legal responsibilities under the Public Health Regulations, RIDDOR 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Infections are often easily dealt with but sometimes, if they are not managed effectively, they can create serious problems.

This course aims to provide an understanding of the legal obligations, the techniques for undertaking an infection control risk assessment and explains the essentials for maintaining a hygienic working environment, including how to ensure the correct hand washing procedure is followed.

Ensures compliance with responsibilities under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995, the Public Health Act 1984 and the Public Health Regulations 1998.

Assessment

This qualification is assessed through a 30-question multiple-choice question examination. The duration of the examination is 1 hour.

Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 20 out of 30.

Following the assessment, a list of results will be provided to the Centre Contacts stating whether learners have passed or failed. Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched for distribution by the Centre Contacts.