Infection Control Train The Trainer

 Infection Control Train the Trainer Course

Our Infection Control Train the Trainer course gives healthcare professionals the tools and knowledge needed to teach infection prevention courses effectively. You should have knowledge of infection prevention and control course.

This trainer course combines key teaching techniques with the latest infection control topics to help you deliver clear and engaging training.

You’ll learn how to create inclusive lessons, plan effectively, and adjust your teaching style to suit different learners. The course covers important infection control topics like hand hygiene and PPE use, giving you a strong understanding of the subject.

With hands-on sessions and practice, you’ll build confidence in teaching and managing any classroom challenges. What makes this course stand out is the inclusion of micro-teaching. This allows each participant to practice and receive instant feedback from both our trainers and peers. Our goal is to help you build the confidence and skills needed to train anyone, anywhere.

📌Related: Infection Prevention Control e-Learning Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3 years certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online
• Prerequisite: Knowledge of  infection control
• Accredited: Yes ✅

Course Outline:

Basics of Training and Infection Control

Trainer Roles and Responsibilities

• Introduction to the trainer’s role in infection control
• Main duties and legal requirements
• Promoting equality and diversity in healthcare
• Understanding learners’ needs

Safe Learning Environment

• How to keep training safe and supportive
• Encouraging positive behaviour and respect
• Setting rules for infection control sessions
• Activity: Create ground rules for a session

Building Relationships in the Classroom

• Working together during infection control training
• Maintaining professional boundaries
• Case studies: Handling difficult situations

Teaching Methods for Infection Control

Inclusive Teaching Strategies

• Creating an inclusive learning space
• Adapting teaching for different learners
• Engaging and motivating learners
• Managing difficult behaviour
• Communicating effectively with learners
• Giving helpful feedback
• Finding areas to improve skills

Infection Control Basics

• Key principles of infection control
• Common germs and how they spread
• Standard safety measures (like hand hygiene, PPE use)

Practical Application

Designing Infection Control Sessions

• Planning infection control lessons
• Setting clear goals for lessons
• Choosing teaching methods and resources
• Creating visual aids and handouts
• Activity: Plan a session on infection control

Assessment Strategies 

• Types of assessments (formative, summative)
• Creating effective tests and feedback methods
• Activity: Create a multiple-choice exam on infection control

Micro-Teaching Preparation

• Guidelines for micro-teaching
• Choose an infection control topic
• Prepare resources for teaching
• Evaluation criteria for self and peer review

Teaching and Reflection

Micro-Teaching Sessions

• Deliver 15-minute lessons on infection control
• Receive feedback from peers and tutors

Reflection and Improvement

• Self-evaluation of teaching
• Identify areas to improve
• Create a plan for continuous improvement

Assessment and Post-Course Work

• Assessments:
  • Multiple-choice test on infection control
  • Session plan for a training topic
  • Learner handout/leaflet
  • Deliver and evaluate a micro-teaching session
  • Written reflection on the experience
• Post-Course Work:
  • Reflection on how you will apply the training in real-life sessions
  • Submit two peer observation records.

Our training courses meet the skills needed by industry standards and rules.

This approval guarantees that our courses are known for their quality and help participants gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in their jobs.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Infection Control Train the Trainer course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Trainer Responsibilities
   Learn the key roles, legal requirements, and duties of an infection control trainer, including promoting equality and meeting diverse learner needs.
2. Create a Safe Learning Environment
   Develop strategies to create a safe, supportive environment with positive behaviour and effective ground rules for infection control training.
3. Build Collaborative Relationships
   Use good communication skills to build professional relationships with learners, handle challenges, and encourage teamwork in training.
4. Employ Inclusive Teaching Strategies
   Use teaching methods that fit different learning styles, engage learners, and handle difficult behaviour effectively.
5. Master Infection Control Fundamentals
   Understand infection control basics like common pathogens, hand hygiene, and proper use of PPE.
6. Design Effective Training Sessions
   Plan infection control sessions with clear goals, suitable teaching methods, and engaging resources.
7. Develop Assessment Strategies
   Create assessments to test learners’ infection control knowledge and skills, giving helpful feedback for improvement.
8. Apply Learning in Real-World Contexts
   Apply what you’ve learned to real-life infection control training to improve patient safety and healthcare quality.

Course Benefits

Who Should Take This Course

The train the trainer infection control and prevention course is aimed at:

• Healthcare managers
• Senior staff in healthcare settings
• Trainers responsible for staff development
• Infection control specialists
• Clinical educators
• Care home managers
• Health and safety officers
• Healthcare staff looking to move into a training or leadership role
• Public health professionals
• Trainers who work with healthcare providers

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for training others on infection prevention and control techniques within healthcare environments.

📌Related: Advanced Infection Control e-Learning Course.

Career Opportunities

Completing the Infection Control Train the Trainer course opens up many career options in healthcare. Some roles you can look into are:

1. Infection Control Trainer – Teach healthcare staff how to follow infection control rules and stay safe.
2. Healthcare Trainer/Development Officer – Help train staff on infection control and other important skills.
3. Infection Control Manager – Lead teams to make sure infection control practices are followed properly in the workplace.
4. Clinical Educator – Provide training and support to healthcare staff on infection control practices.
5. Compliance Officer – Ensure healthcare settings follow the rules for infection control by checking and auditing practices.
6. Health and Safety Officer – Make sure health and safety standards, including infection control, are being followed.
7. Public Health Educator – Teach the community about infection control, hygiene, and safety.

These jobs can be found in places like hospitals, care homes, clinics, or public health organisations.

Customer Testimonials

Our training courses are rated ‘Excellent’ by thousands of people who have attended them. We have a 99% recommendation rate.

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“Very informative and professionaly presented An experienced Facilitator who highlighted our current precautions met requirements and reinforced the importance of rigorous repetitive cleansing routines to ensure safety as is imperitive. Very warm presentation” –  Hicks Miriam

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“The trainer was absolutely fantastic She made the course fun and engaging but also full of relevant information which was delivered in a way that made it easy to absorb and remember. The equipment was more than sufficient and everyones needs were catered to. Would highly recommend” – Sammie

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