Course: Infection Prevention and Control Course - Infection Control, Precautions, HAI (MRSA and Clostridium Difficile)

This infection prevention and control course overview

This This infection prevention and control course provides necessary training in infection prevention and control for health and social care professionals working in contact with individuals at risk of infection. It covers standard precautions, healthcare-associated infections such as MRSA and C. difficile, and practical steps that help reduce and control the spread of infection. Learners will also understand their responsibilities, such as effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, safe handling of sharps and the importance of legislation and risk assessment.

This This infection prevention and control course includes audio and videos.

This infection prevention and control course contents

• Course Overview
• The Importance of Infection Control
• Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI)
• The Chain of Infection
• Sources of Infection
• Routes of Transmission
• Susceptibility
• Points of Entry
• Personal Health and Fitness
• Universal Procedures and Precautions
• Video - Hand Washing Demonstration
• Use of Protective Clothing
• Use of Sharp Instruments
• Disposal of Blood and Bodily Fluids
• Aseptic Technique
• Scottish Guidance

Who should enroll?

• Care workers in residential, nursing and domiciliary settings
• Nurses, healthcare assistants including clinical support staff
• Support workers in hospitals, clinics and community care
• Physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Domestic and housekeeping staff in healthcare environments
• Social care workers supporting vulnerable individuals
• Team leaders, supervisors and managers responsible for infection control

This infection prevention and control course is for anyone involved in direct care, treatment, cleaning, or handling equipment where infection prevention is needed.

Certification/Learning Outcomes

A printable digital certificate is issued upon completing the module(s) and the end of section quizzes. On completing this infection prevention and control course, you will:

• Know what infection control is
• Understand why it is important to contain the spread of infections
• Be able to take measures to protect yourself
• Know what you can do to minimise the transmission of infections in the workplace