Course Description
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Training
Infection prevention and control is essential for all businesses, particularly where the working environment or work activities could put employees and those around them at risk of infection. This includes those working in healthcare, in close contact with people or animals, and those involved in the cleaning of human and animal waste. Infections can be easily spread, but by understanding the correct steps to take, the risk of their occurrence can be both prevented and controlled.
This online infection prevention and control course covers the chain of infection, how to break the chain, best practices in hygiene and PPE, and the importance of risk management. It outlines the responsibilities of both employer and employee, highlights the benefits of robust infection control policies and procedures, and details key legislation and regulations.
- 100% online training
- Access anywhere
- Same day digital certificate
- Printed certificate posted next working day
- Full audio voiceover
- Assessment retakes at no extra cost
- Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
- Developed in partnership with health and safety experts
- Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
- Course Content
- Assessment
- Suitable for
Module 1: Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
What is infection prevention and control, why is infection prevention and control important, who is this course for, legal requirements, legislation and regulations, employer responsibilities, and employee responsibilities.
Module 2: Understanding Infection
Infection, sources of infection, the chain of infection, breaking the chain of infection, types of infection, infection at work, and who is most at risk.
Module 3: Controlling the Risks
Risk assessments, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), effective cleaning practices, spill kits and their uses, waste disposal, and managing COVID-19 risks.
Module 4: Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment
Effective hygiene practices, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and further PPE considerations.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so that you’ll instantly know whether you passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This training course is suitable for anyone whose working environment and job role exposes them to risk of infection. The information it provides can help everyone to understand how to work towards a safer working environment for themselves and those around them.
This includes:
- Healthcare professionals
- Care assistants
- Laboratory workers
- Kennel/cattery workers
- Veterinary and farm workers
- Cleaners
- Refuse workers
- Acupuncturists
- Tattooists
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