Infection Control

Infection Control

Overview

The Infection Control course will provide an introduction to infection and prevention control and teach you how to protect vulnerable individuals against infections. If you wish to further your understanding of health and infection control, this course is a great starting point for you. Statistics reveal that up to 300,000 people develop a Health Care Associated Infection every year. These are high numbers and can lead to damage to both patients and staff on your watch. Additionally, the centre or location it occurred will also be put into question, with doubts arising of their safety control measures. When the proper preventive measures are implemented, it will ensure infection control and people in this environment will be safeguarded at all times.

Key modules will be fully explored on the appropriate steps to take to stop infections from spreading, and how to handle a breach. Individuals working in a care environment will find this course highly beneficial as it focuses completely on the importance of infection and control measures.

The Infection Control course features practical guidance and advice on how to prevent exposure to microorganisms, learning to deal with spillages, exploring policies and legislation and implementing effective cleaning procedures. This is a CPD certified course which demonstrates to potential employers that you are continually developing yourself, and will make you a desirable candidate across the care sector.

Why You Should Consider Taking this Course at 1Training?

1Training is a leading online provider for several accrediting bodies, and provides learners the opportunity to take this exclusive course awarded by CPD. At 1Training, we give our fullest attention to our learners’ needs and ensure they have the necessary information required to proceed with the Course. Learners who register will be given excellent support, discounts for future purchases and be eligible for a TOTUM Discount card and Student ID card with amazing offers and access to retail stores, the library, cinemas, gym memberships and their favourite restaurants.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn to define infection prevention and control
• Explain the impact of good and bad infection control
• Understand the legislation that is related to infection control
• Learn about the different types of microorganisms and the chain of infection

Course Curriculum
1: The course structure
2: Infection prevention and control, and the impact of infection
3: The different microorganisms
4: How bacteria are transmitted
5: The Chain of Infection
6: The control and prevention of infection
7: Cleaning & Decontamination

This course is recommended for,

• Individuals working in a care environment
• Individuals preparing to work in the care sector

Method of Assessment

In order to qualify in the course ‘Infection Control’ successfully, learners will take an online test. This online test is marked automatically, so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Pass Mark: 70%

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ‘Infection Control’ Certificate.