Infection Control Training

Infection Control Training

Infection Control Training is an important mandatory care training that equips healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills to prevent and control infections from spreading in healthcare settings.

This course covers important topics like the chain of infection, basic safety rules, hand washing, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and managing infections that happen in healthcare.

Participants will also learn about laws, their own responsibilities, and the best ways to keep the environment safe for both patients and staff. The course looks at the importance of using medicines carefully, how to handle medical devices, and what to do if there is an outbreak.

Upon completing the course, learners will know how to prevent infections, spot risks, and help create a safe culture in their healthcare workplace. This training is important for reducing infections and helping patients get better.

This course is led by a trainer and includes classroom discussions, questions and answers, and skill test.

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will get a Level 2 certificate in Infection Control Awareness. This certificate is nationally approved by Skills for Care and CPD.

📌Related: Infection Control Trainer Course (teaching course).

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face /virtual
• Accredited: Yes ✅

👩‍⚕️Related: Infection Control Level e-learning Course /Advanced Infection Control and Prevention e-learning course.

Infection Control Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Infection Control

   • What is infection control and prevention?

   • Why infection control is important in healthcare settings.

2. Legislation Related to Infection Prevention and Control

   • Overview of laws and rules for infection control.

   • How these laws help keep patients and staff safe.

3. Employer and Employee Responsibilities

   • What employers must do to prevent infections.

   • What employees must do to help prevent infections.

4. The Chain of Infection

   • What the chain of infection is.

   • How infections spread in healthcare settings.

   • How to break the chain of infection.

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

   • The different types of PPE and when to use them.

   • How PPE helps stop the spread of infections.

6. Hand Hygiene Techniques

   • The importance of washing hands properly.

   • When and how to wash hands correctly to prevent infections.

At the end of the course, there’s a short test to see if you understand the material. This is called a quiz or knowledge check. It takes about 15 minutes. This part of the course helps make sure you have the knowledge you need to help prevent infections in healthcare settings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

1. Explain Legislation related to Infection Prevention Control Measures.
2. Identify Employer and Employee Responsibilities in relation to Infection Control.
3. Explain the Definition of Infection Control and Prevention.
4. Identify the Chain of Infection and how Infection is Spread.
5. List the Importance of using correct types of PPE & Importance of Correct Hand Washing Techniques.
6. Explain Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).

Who is the infection control training for?

The list of people who should take Infection Control and Prevention Training:

1. Healthcare Workers

   • Nurses

   • Doctors

   • Medical Assistants

   • Healthcare Assistants

   • Physiotherapists

2. Healthcare Managers and Supervisors

   • Healthcare Facility Managers

   • Infection Control Coordinators

   • Clinical Supervisors

3. Support Staff

   • Cleaners and Housekeeping Staff

   • Kitchen Staff

   • Maintenance Staff

4. Administrative Staff

   • Receptionists in healthcare settings

   • Office staff working in healthcare settings

5. Lab Technicians and Support Personnel

   • Laboratory Staff

   • Phlebotomists

6. Care Home Workers

   • Care Home Staff

   • Residential Care Assistants

7. Students and Trainees

   • Medical Students

   • Nursing Students

   • Trainee Healthcare Workers

8. Public Health Workers

   • Community Healthcare Workers

   • Public Health Nurses

Course Benefits

Benefits of Half-Day Infection Control Training:

1. Learn How to Prevent Infections: The course helps you understand how infections spread and how to prevent them in healthcare settings.

2. Keep Patients Safe: You will learn important practices like washing hands and using protective gear (like gloves and masks) to protect patients from getting sick.

3. Protect Staff and Visitors: The training shows how to handle things like sharp objects, waste, and bodily fluids safely, keeping everyone safe.

4. Follow the Rules: You will learn about laws and guidelines that help prevent infections in workplaces.

5. Save Money: By preventing infections, healthcare organizations can avoid extra costs for treatments and long hospital stays.

6. Feel Confident: The course helps you feel more confident in managing infection risks and following safety steps.

7. Stay Updated: The training includes the latest information on infection control, including updates for new health challenges like COVID-19.

8. Hands-On Practice: You get to practice safe techniques, such as using protective equipment properly.

This half-day course is perfect for learning practical ways to keep everyone safe from infections!

📚Newly added: Recognising Chest Infections Awareness Onsite Training.

Course Reviews

Every year, we get thousands of positive reviews from nurses, carers, care home managers, and other workers who rated this course as “Excellent” with 5 stars. The course has helped improve knowledge on infection control and made workers feel more confident in how to control and prevent infections.

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“Very informative and professionally presented. The experienced facilitator highlighted our current precautions, met all requirements, and reinforced the importance of rigorous, repetitive cleansing routines to ensure safety, as this is imperative. The presentation was very warm and engaging.” – Hicks Miriam

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“We had fun and learned a lot different way of course today” – Amnouyporn Franklin

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“Caring For Care are one of the best training company’s i have come across. Syma, our trainer who we had was so full of life and happiness. Her ways of teaching were immaculate and her energy made it so much more fun to learn.” – Anonymous

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“A well-organised course, nicely presented by a professional, personable, and helpful tutor, who shared real-life experiences and showed understanding of our requirements.” – Simon Axford

Career Opportunity

This half-fay infection control awareness training can help you grow in your career and open up new opportunities. Here are some ways it can help:

• Better Skills for Your Current Job: Whether you are a nurse, healthcare assistant, or support staff, this training can help you prevent infections in your current role.
• Infection Control Team Member: You could join a team that helps put infection control measures in place in your organisation.
• Trainer or Educator: With this training, you could teach others about infection control, either formally or informally.
• Specialised Roles: Depending on your background, you may move into roles like infection control assistant or support jobs in public health.
• Leadership Roles: As you gain more experience, you could take on leadership roles in infection control in your organisation.
• Consultant or Advisor: Experienced staff can give advice to other organisations about infection control.

This training can help you move on to more education or certifications in infection control, opening up more career chances.

✅Relevant: Immunisation and Vaccination Course / COSHH & Spill Kit Training.

Commonly Asked Questions

1. What is trainer-led infection control training?

Trainer-led infection control training is a course where an experienced instructor teaches healthcare staff how to prevent and control infections effectively.

2. Who can attend this type of training?

This training is for healthcare workers, care staff, and anyone responsible for preventing infections in healthcare or community settings.

3. What topics are covered in the course?

The course covers important topics like hand hygiene, using personal protective equipment (PPE), the chain of infection, waste handling, sharps disposal, and managing outbreaks.

4. What are the benefits of trainer-led courses compared to online training?

Trainer-led courses allow for live interaction with one of our trainers, hands-on practice, quick feedback, and a chance to learn together with others. If you prefer the e-learning, you can look at infection control and prevention e-learning course. We also have the advanced infection control e-learning course here.

5. How long does the training typically take?

The training can last from half a day to several days (for group onsite booking), depending on the course content and the audience size. Our regular class size for the training is 3-12 people.

6. Do participants receive certification after completing the course?

Yes, participants get a Certificate of Completion that shows they have learned infection prevention skills.

7. Can this training be tailored to specific workplace needs?

Yes, our trainer-led infection control courses can be adjusted to meet the specific needs and challenges of your workplace. Training can be done at your location or ours. Speak to our team.

8. Why is infection control training important?

Infection control training helps reduce infections in healthcare, protects patients and staff, ensures the workplace follows regulations, and helps avoid costly outbreaks. This is a mandatory skills for all health and social care staff in the UK.

9. What skills will participants gain from this training?

Participants will learn practical infection control skills, ways to teach others (if it’s a train-the-trainer course), and how to use what they’ve learned in real-life situations.

10. Is this training suitable for new trainers or experienced professionals?

Trainer-led courses are good for both new trainers who want to learn teaching skills and experienced professionals who want to improve their knowledge of infection control.