Infection Prevention and Control

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The differences between pathogenic micro organisms and parasitic organisms and the diseases they may cause, including

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3 Hours

Course Details

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for staff working in an environment where controlling infection is crucial, such as:

  • Care Homes

  • Medical Practices

Please note that it is not suitable for those requiring training on medical sterilisation (e.g. of dental equipment etc).

What does it include?

  • The cause and spread of infection and the chain of infection

  • The differences between pathogenic micro organisms and parasitic organisms and the diseases they may cause, including

    • bacteria, e.g. MRSA, TB, Clostridium difficile, E- Coli 0157

    • viruses,- e.g. HIV, Hepatitis, Norovirus

    • fungi, -e.g. athletes foot, thrush

    • parasites,- e.g. scabies and lice

  • Preventing and controlling the spread of infection using standard precautions including hand decontamination, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the safe use of sharps

  • Effective hand hygiene procedures

  • The correct management of spills

  • To understand how to manage waste correctly, including sharps, domestic waste, clinical hazardous waste and biological spills.

  • Decontamination techniques for low risk, medium and high risks items.

  • The legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control

  • To understand roles and responsibilities and boundaries in preventing infection within an organisation with regard to:

    • reporting of infectious outbreaks

    • seeking advice and guidance

    • admissions

    • transfers and discharges

    • documentation

    • following the death of an individual

    • handling, collection and storage of specimens

    • ensuring visitors comply with  hand hygiene.

  • Bradford Branch

    9 Quantock Close, Bradford

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