Infection Control Train The Trainer

Infection Control Train the Trainer Course

This Infection Control Train the Trainer course is a two-day, classroom-based training designed for experienced health and social care professionals who wish to deliver effective infection prevention and control sessions within their organisations.

The training covers core infection control principles, legislation, and best practice, while placing a strong emphasis on teaching techniques, session planning, and learner engagement. Participants will learn how to structure training sessions, use interactive methods, assess learner understanding, and adapt content to different audiences and care settings.

On the second day, each participant will deliver a 15-minute micro-teach session, assessed by the course trainer. This practical element helps build confidence, refine communication and presentation skills, and encourages peer feedback and shared learning.

By the end of the course, delegates will be equipped to deliver high-quality, engaging infection control training that supports compliance, improves practice, and promotes a safer care environment.

It’s important to have foundational knowledge and experience in infection control and prevention principles. Completion of Level 2 Infection Control Training is the minimum recommended requirement.

Ideal for care, education, and health sector settings, this course supports compliance with CQC and HSE standards while building internal training capacity and promoting safer environments.

📌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

Course Outline:

1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

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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 Train the Trainer Infection control 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

Participants in the Infection Control Trainer course will gain:

• Better Teaching Skills
  Learn effective ways to teach infection control and deliver training sessions that keep learners engaged.
• Solid Knowledge of Infection Control
  Understand key infection control topics like hand hygiene, PPE use, and standard precautions, all crucial for patient safety.
• Practical Application
  Learn how to create lesson plans, design assessments, and use interactive methods to make training useful in real-life situations.
• Confidence in Training Delivery
  Build confidence through practice, including mini-teaching sessions and feedback from peers to improve presentation skills.
• Networking Opportunities
  Connect with other healthcare professionals, share ideas, and work together on infection control training.
• Continuous Improvement
  Develop a way to reflect on your work, identifying strengths and areas to improve as an infection control trainer.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for experienced health and social care professionals who are responsible for training others in infection prevention and control. It’s particularly suited to:

• Team leaders and supervisors in care settings
• Learning and development staff
• Internal trainers and training coordinators
• Nurses and senior care workers with a teaching role
• Anyone tasked with delivering mandatory infection control training

Participants should have a solid understanding of infection control practices and a desire to develop their teaching and facilitation skills.

📌Related: Advanced Infection Control e-Learning Course.

Why This Course Is Important

For individuals, this course provides the opportunity to develop both subject expertise and teaching skills, enabling them to confidently deliver infection control training to others. It enhances communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities—key competencies for anyone in a leadership or training role within health and social care.

For organisations, having in-house trainers ensures consistent, high-quality infection control education across teams. It supports compliance with regulatory standards, reduces reliance on external training providers, and helps foster a culture of safety and accountability. The micro-teach element encourages peer learning and feedback, strengthening team collaboration and continuous improvement.

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On-Site Training Available

If you prefer training delivered at your own premises, our Infection Prevention & Control Train the Trainer course is available as an on-site option. This two-day programme allows your team to learn in a familiar environment, tailored to your organisation’s specific needs and care setting.

Our experienced trainer will guide participants through infection control principles and teaching techniques, culminating in a 15-minute micro-teach session on day two. This practical element helps refine delivery style, improve communication skills, and encourages peer feedback and shared learning.

In-house training is ideal for teams looking to build internal training capacity while minimising travel and disruption. All successful participants will receive a certificate valid for three years.

Benefits of Onsite Learning and Group Bookings

• Onsite Delivery: Training delivered at your location allows staff to learn in a familiar environment, reducing disruption to daily operations and enhancing relevance to your setting.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible dates to suit your organisation’s needs, helping you plan around shift patterns and service demands.
• Group Booking Discounts: Significant savings are available for group bookings compared to individual enrolments, making it a cost-effective solution for teams.
• Reduced Logistics Costs: Onsite training eliminates travel and accommodation expenses, saving time and money.
• Team Building: Learning together fosters collaboration, strengthens team dynamics, and encourages shared responsibility for infection control.
• Improved Staff Retention: Investing in staff development boosts morale and job satisfaction, helping to reduce turnover.
• Enhanced Compliance: Well-trained internal trainers help maintain high standards and ensure ongoing compliance with infection control regulations.

Infection Prevention Trainer Course – FAQs

1. What’s the Difference Between the Infection Control Lead Training and the Train the Trainer Course?

The Infection Control Lead Training prepares professionals for leadership roles, focusing on managing infection control programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing best practices across care settings. It is ideal for those overseeing infection control at an organisational level.

The Train the Trainer Course, on the other hand, equips participants to teach infection control effectively. It focuses on teaching techniques, session planning, learner engagement, and communication skills.

While both courses cover infection control principles, the Lead course is management-focused, and the Trainer course is designed to develop teaching and facilitation skills.

2. Is Infection Train the Trainer Certification Worth It?

Yes, Train the Trainer certification is highly valuable for professionals looking to deliver structured, engaging, and compliant training within their organisation. It enhances teaching skills, boosts confidence, and ensures consistency in staff development.

Certified trainers can improve team performance, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to better care outcomes—making it a worthwhile investment for both individuals and organisations.

3. How Does the Course Differ from the AET Level 3 Qualification?

The AET Level 3 (Award in Education and Training) is a nationally recognised qualification for teaching in adult education across various subjects. It’s broader and more formal. In contrast, the Infection Control Train the Trainer course is topic-specific, shorter, and designed to help professionals deliver infection control training within care settings. It focuses on practical teaching skills rather than general education theory.

If you already have experience in infection prevention and control, along with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), you may not need to complete a separate Train the Trainer course.

4. When Should This Training Be Renewed?

The Infection Control Train the Trainer course should be renewed every three years to ensure trainers stay up to date with current legislation, best practices, and teaching techniques. Regular renewal helps maintain high standards of infection control training, supports compliance, and ensures trainers continue to deliver effective and engaging sessions.

Please note that this course does not replace your Level 2 certifications, which still need to be kept up to date.

5. Is Infection Prevention Train the Trainer Useful for Career Advancement?

Yes, completing an Infection Prevention Train the Trainer course can support career progression, especially for those in health and social care. It demonstrates leadership potential, enhances teaching and communication skills, and positions you to take on staff development responsibilities.

Certified trainers are often seen as valuable assets in promoting compliance and improving care standards within organisations.

6. What Skills Will I Gain from This Training?

You’ll develop practical teaching skills tailored to infection control, including session planning, learner engagement, presentation and effective communication. The course also enhances your ability to assess understanding, deliver confident presentations, and adapt content to different care settings.

Through peer feedback and a micro-teach session, you’ll refine your delivery style and gain valuable insights into training others successfully.

7. Can I Book This Course for a Group?

Yes, at Caring for Care you can book the Infection Train the Trainer course for groups. Group bookings benefit from discounted rates compared to individual enrolments, flexible scheduling, and onsite delivery options.

This not only saves on travel and accommodation costs but also supports team development and improves training consistency across your organisation.

8. Is This Course Delivered Face-to-Face, Virtually, or as E-Learning?

The Infection Prevention Instructor training is trainer-led and delivered by one of our experienced clinical trainers. For individual bookings, the course is delivered virtually (online). For group bookings, we offer both face-to-face and virtual options, depending on your preference.

Due to the interactive nature of the course—including a 15-minute micro-teach and classroom activities—it is not available as e-learning. Our trainer-led approach encourages active participation, peer feedback, and improved communication skills.

Both virtual and face-to-face formats benefit from our trainer-led approach, which encourages active participation, peer feedback, and improved communication skills, ensuring a more engaging and effective learning experience.