Infection Control Training

Infection Control Training Course

This Infection control training course equips learners with essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to infection risks across care, education, and workplace settings.

It covers transmission routes, hygiene protocols, PPE use, and reporting procedures, ensuring staff understand both practical safeguards and regulatory responsibilities.

The goal is to break the chain of infection by reducing pathogens and preventing transmission to protect the health of patients, staff, and visitors.

Learners will explore real-world scenarios, including outbreak response and vulnerable group protection, with emphasis on dignity, compliance, and confidence-building.

This course aligns with NHS England’s IPC Education Framework, CQC and other Care Standards as indicated in the Health and Social Care Act.

Ideal for frontline workers, managers, and support staff, this training promotes a proactive culture of infection control and reinforces duty of care.

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

Course Information:

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

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

Infection Control Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Infection Control Awareness
   • A quick overview of the course and why infection control is important in healthcare.
2. Discuss Laws About Infection Control
   • Learn about the rules and laws, like the Health and Social Care Act 2008, that help control infections.
   • Understand how these laws affect infection control in healthcare.
3. Look at Employer and Employee Roles in Infection Control
   • What employers must do to keep the workplace safe from infection.
   • What employees must do to prevent the spread of infections.
4. What is Infection Control and Prevention?
   • Understand what infection control and prevention mean.
   • Learn ways to stop infections from spreading in healthcare settings.
5. Understand the Chain of Infection and How Infections Spread
   • Learn about the chain of infection and how infections move from one person to another.
   • Find out how to stop infections from spreading by breaking the chain.
6. Importance of Using PPE and Hand Washing
   • Learn about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to use it the right way.
   • Understand why washing hands properly is important to stop infections.
7. Summary and Review
   • Key points from the course.
   • How to use what you’ve learned in your workplace to prevent infections.
8. Test and Certification
   • A short test or activity to make sure you understand infection control.
   • Get a certificate after passing the test, showing you completed the training.

The course sharpens awareness of cross-contamination risks, strengthens understanding of workplace protocols, and encourages consistent, safe practice across teams.

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?

Infection control awareness training is essential for anyone working in environments where the spread of infection poses a risk. This includes:

• Care staff in residential, nursing, and dementia settings.
• Healthcare professionals such as phlebotomists, nurses, and support workers.
• Education staff in schools, nurseries, and SEND settings.
• Catering and cleaning teams handling hygiene-sensitive tasks.
• Managers and compliance leads responsible for safety protocols.
• Volunteers and agency workers entering regulated environments.

It supports legal compliance, protects vulnerable individuals, and builds confidence in safe, consistent practice.

Course Benefits

An infection control awareness course benefits learners by improving skills, increasing knowledge of pathogens and transmission, boosting confidence in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), enhancing patient safety, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Benefits:

• Improves staff confidence in applying infection control measures safely and consistently.
• Reduces risk of outbreaks and cross-contamination in care, education, and workplace settings.
• Supports legal compliance with UK health and safety regulations and CQC expectations.
• Tailored delivery ensures relevance to your specific environment and team roles.
• Trainer-led format allows real-time interaction, clarification, and scenario-based learning.
• Strengthens organisational reputation through proactive infection control practices.
• Ideal for induction and refresher training across frontline and management roles.

The knowledge and skills gained can also support career growth and be applied across a wide range of industries.

📚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

Onsite Infection Control Training Course

Caring for Care provides onsite Infection Control Training across major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Belfast and Glasgow.

Delivered by one of our experienced clinical trainers, the course offers flexible scheduling, tailored content, and practical team learning in your own environment.

It helps reduce travel costs, ensures relevance to your setting, and strengthens compliance with infection control policies and CQC standards.

Ideal for both new and experienced staff, the training builds confidence, promotes consistent hygiene practices, and supports safer care delivery across residential, nursing, and specialist environments.

Our in-house training also encourages team-wide consistency, allowing staff to learn together and apply infection control measures confidently in their shared environment.

This collaborative approach strengthens communication, reinforces workplace protocols, and helps embed a culture of safety, making it especially valuable for care homes preparing for inspections or aiming to improve CQC ratings.

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

Commonly Asked Questions

1. What is infection prevention and control training?

This Infection Prevention and Control training equips learners with essential knowledge to reduce the risk of infection in care, education, and workplace settings.

Covering hygiene protocols, PPE use, and outbreak response, the course supports legal compliance and promotes safe, confident practice.

Ideal for frontline staff and managers, it reinforces duty of care and helps prevent cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections.

2. How long is the infection control course?

At Caring for Care, Our Infection Prevention and Control course typically takes between 2 to 3 hours to complete, depending on the format and depth of content.

It’s designed to be concise yet comprehensive, allowing learners to absorb key hygiene protocols, PPE guidance, and outbreak procedures efficiently—ideal for busy professionals needing practical, compliance-ready training.

3. What courses can be paired with this training?

This training pairs well with courses like Hand Hygiene, Sharps Safety, Needlestick and Blood Pathogen, COSHH Awareness, and PPE Use. It also complements broader compliance courses such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Personal Care, and Food Hygiene Training.

Together, they support safer practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence in multi-role settings across care, education, and workplace environments.

4. What are the benefits of onsite infection control training for staff and organisations?

Onsite Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) training allows teams to learn in their own environment, making the content immediately relevant and practical.

In-house training encourages team-wide consistency, supports real-time discussion of workplace-specific risks, and strengthens compliance.

Organisations benefit from reduced disruption, tailored delivery, and improved staff confidence, especially valuable in care and education settings where infection control is critical to safety and reputation.

Caring for Care’s onsite Infection Control training is delivered throughout the UK.

5. Is this infection control course face to face, virtual or e-learning?

This Infection Control and Prevention training is delivered either face to face or virtually, both in a trainer-led format. Learners benefit from real-time interaction, tailored guidance, and the opportunity to ask questions throughout.

Unlike the infection control e-learning course, this approach deepens understanding, allows immediate clarification, and builds stronger engagement, ideal for both new and experienced staff. The course is delivered in-house for teams across the UK.

Absolutely — this Infection Prevention and Control training can be tailored to meet the specific needs, risks, and protocols of individual care homes.

6. Can this Infection Control Course be tailored for our care home?

Our trainers adapt examples, scenarios, and emphasis based on your setting, whether it’s dementia care, residential, or nursing-led.

This ensures relevance, boosts staff confidence, and supports compliance with your home’s infection control policies and CQC expectations.

7. How does Infection Control Awareness training differ between education and care settings?

Infection control awareness training for education settings focuses on preventing the spread of illness among children, staff, and families, with emphasis on hygiene routines, respiratory etiquette, and outbreak response in schools.

In care settings, training is more clinical, covering PPE use, cross-contamination risks, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Both aim to reduce infection, but the protocols and priorities differ based on environment and risk level.

8. Who should take Level 2 vs Level 3 Infection Control training?

The Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control training is ideal for frontline staff such as carers, support workers, and education staff who need practical knowledge of hygiene, PPE, and transmission risks.

Level 3 is suited to senior staff, managers, and compliance leads responsible for implementing policies, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing infection control systems. It supports leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory readiness, especially for CQC inspections.

You can check our level 3 infection control e-learning course here.

9. What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 Infection Control Awareness?

Level 2 Infection Control awareness course gives staff a basic understanding of how to stop the spread of infection, making it ideal for frontline workers and new employees.

Level 3 builds on this by covering risk assessments, putting policies into practice, and taking on leadership roles. It’s suited for supervisors or anyone responsible for infection control in care or education settings.

This page covers the Level 2 course, but you’re welcome to speak with our course advisor about Level 3, which can also be delivered onsite by one of our trainers.

If you’re looking to deliver training yourself, you might prefer our Infection Control Train the Trainer course, which is ideal for those who want to teach this subject to others.

11. When Should the Refresher Course Be Taken?

Infection Control refresher training is usually recommended every 12 months, or sooner if there are changes in official guidance, an outbreak, or issues raised during audits or inspections.

Regular refreshers help maintain staff confidence, reinforce safe practices, and ensure ongoing compliance with CQC requirements and UK health and safety standards.

12. Is Infection Control a CQC Mandatory Training?

While the CQC does not publish a fixed list of mandatory training, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is widely recognised as essential for delivering safe, effective care.

Providers are expected to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to manage infection risks. IPC training supports compliance with Regulations 12 and 18 under the Health and Social Care Act.