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 effectively. You should have knowledge of infection prevention and control course.

This intensive course combines key teaching techniques with the latest infection control content, helping you deliver engaging and impactful training.

You’ll learn to create inclusive learning environments, make clear lesson plans, and adapt your teaching style to different learners. The course covers essential infection control topics like hand hygiene and PPE use, ensuring a solid understanding of the subject.

With interactive sessions and teaching practice, you’ll gain confidence in presenting complex information and handling tough classroom situations.

By the end, you’ll be ready to train others in infection control, helping improve patient safety and healthcare quality in your organisation.

Whether you’re new to training or want to build on your current skills, this course offers practical insights to excel as an infection control trainer.

Course Info:

• 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:

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

Participants in the Infection Control Trainer course will gain:

1. Enhanced Teaching Skills
   Learn effective teaching methods for infection control to deliver engaging and impactful training sessions.
2. Comprehensive Knowledge of Infection Control
   Understand key infection control topics, like hand hygiene, PPE use, and standard precautions, essential for patient safety.
3. Practical Application
   Learn to create lesson plans, design assessments, and use interactive teaching techniques to make training relevant to real-world situations.
4. Confidence in Training Delivery
   Build confidence through practice, including micro-teaching sessions and feedback from peers to improve your presentation skills.
5. Networking Opportunities
   Connect with other healthcare professionals, share best practices, and collaborate in infection control training.
6. Continuous Improvement Framework
   Develop a reflective practice to identify strengths and areas for growth, ensuring ongoing improvement as an infection control trainer.

Target Audience

The Infection Control Train the Trainer course is designed for:

1. Healthcare Professionals
   Nurses, infection control staff, and allied health workers responsible for teaching infection prevention.
2. Training Coordinators
   Those in charge of creating and running training programs in healthcare settings.
3. Managers and Supervisors
   Leaders in healthcare who want to improve their team’s skills in infection control.
4. New Trainers
   Individuals new to training, looking to learn how to teach infection control effectively.
5. Experienced Trainers
   Trainers seeking to update their skills and use the latest infection control practices and teaching methods.

Career Opportunities

Completing the Infection Control Train the Trainer course opens up various career paths in healthcare, such as:

1. Infection Control Trainer
   Teach healthcare staff about infection prevention and run training courses.
2. Infection Preventionist
   Implement infection control practices in hospitals or care facilities, audit compliance, and train staff.
3. Training and Development Coordinator
   Manage training in healthcare, focusing on infection control.
4. Clinical Educator
   Provide ongoing infection control training to healthcare professionals.
5. Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist
   Work with teams to improve patient safety and healthcare quality using infection control knowledge.
6. Public Health Educator
   Raise awareness about infection prevention in communities.
7. Consultant
   Help healthcare facilities improve their infection control and training practices.
8. Policy Maker or Advisor
   Contribute to creating infection control policies at various levels.

By pursuing any of these roles, you’ll help improve patient safety and promote infection prevention in healthcare.

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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“We have been using Caring for Care for a while now, due to their excellent course content and knowledgeable teachers. The admin staff are always approachable and quick to respond to any queries. Overall we would definitely recommend them!” – Anonymous 

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