Infection Control in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our Infection Control course is CPD-certified and specifically designed for professionals working within the health and social care sector, helping them minimise infection risks and maintain safer environments for those they support.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Infection Control in Health and Social Care Overview

Our CPD-certified course provides the knowledge and tools needed to identify how infections develop and spread – and, most importantly, how to stop them. It’s ideal for staff working in care homes, domiciliary services, supported living, or clinical environments where infection prevention is part of everyday care. Learners will explore the infection control process, from recognising symptoms and breaking the chain of infection, to safe disposal of sharps, linens, and waste. The course also looks at the use of PPE, hand hygiene techniques, and how day-to-day practice must align with workplace policy and legal frameworks. By the end of the course, learners will be better equipped to protect those they support and maintain safe, compliant care environments.
Duration
1h 10m
Number of Units
4
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of common Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAI’s) and the chain of infection in health and care
  • To gain an understanding of the correct handwashing procedures for infection prevention and control and the usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • To gain an understanding of the decontamination process, management of blood, bodily fluids and sharps
  • To gain an understanding of waste and linen management, and the associated risks in health and care
  • To gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities in preventing infection in health and care
  • To gain an understanding of what COVID-19 is and its origins
  • To gain an understanding of the symptoms of COVID-19

Training Units

Effective infection control begins with knowing how infections develop and spread in care settings. These training units provide the knowledge and guidance staff need to maintain hygiene, manage risks, and meet their responsibilities confidently across different health and social care environments.

What is Infection?

15m

Learn the basics of infection, how it spreads, and how to recognise the early warning signs in a health and social care setting.

  • Types of Infection
  • The Chain of Infection and How It Spreads
  • Signs of Infection
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs)

Preventing the Spread

25m

Explore essential techniques and protocols to limit infection spread and maintain safer workplaces.

  • Correct Handwashing Technique
  • Antibacterial Hand Rubs
  • Hand Hygiene and Skincare Best Practices
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Waste Management and Avoiding Contamination

Responsibilities

10m

Understand the legal and organisational responsibilities for infection control in health and social care.

  • Employer and Employee Responsibilities
  • Key Legislation
  • Identifying Hazards and Risks
  • Conducting Risk Assessments

COVID 19

10m

Gain insight into infection control practices relating to COVID-19.

  • What Is Coronavirus?
  • Understanding Human Interaction with Viruses
  • Who Is Most At Risk?
  • Recognising Symptoms Of COVID-19

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