🦠 Infection Control – Online Course
📜 IIRSM & CPD Approved | 🧼 Break the chain of infection | 🏥 Essential for health & social care staff | ⏱ Duration: 60 minutes
Course Overview:
Infection prevention and control is a critical element of maintaining safety in any healthcare, care, or public setting. Poor infection control can lead to Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs), posing serious health risks and creating significant strain on staff and services. This comprehensive Infection Control Online Course provides learners with a clear understanding of how infections spread and how to break the chain of infection through effective practices.
This course explores types of microorganisms, modes of transmission, and the chain of infection, while also covering legislation, cleaning procedures, and prevention strategies. It’s ideal for healthcare professionals, carers, and anyone working in environments where infection control is a priority.
Key Skills Gained:
- Understanding of infection prevention and control principles
- Knowledge of microorganisms and how they affect health
- Ability to recognise and interrupt the chain of infection
- Familiarity with transmission routes and how to prevent cross-contamination
- Insight into legislation and responsibilities around infection control
- Practical knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection procedures
- Capability to reduce the risk of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs)
Course Modules:
| Module | Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | The Course Structure | 70% |
| 2 | Infection Prevention and Control, and the Impact of Infection | 70% |
| 3 | The Different Microorganisms | 70% |
| 4 | How Bacteria are Transmitted | 70% |
| 5 | The Chain of Infection | 70% |
| 6 | The Control and Prevention of Infection | 70% |
| 7 | Cleaning & Decontamination | 70% |
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Understand what infection prevention and control entails
✅ Identify different types of harmful microorganisms and how they spread
✅ Apply methods to break the chain of infection
✅ Follow cleaning and decontamination best practices
✅ Understand and comply with relevant infection control legislation
✅ Promote safer, more hygienic environments in care, health, or public settings
Target Audience:
- Healthcare professionals and care staff
- Residential, domiciliary, and nursing home workers
- Early years and educational professionals
- Hospitality, beauty, and workplace hygiene managers
- Anyone working in settings where hygiene is critical to safety
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
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