Care Certificate Standard 15 - Infection Prevention and Control Course
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Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
This Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 online course will give an overview of prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection, how they are spread, and the impact these infections have on patients and your duty of care.
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Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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Description
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe and explain the consequences of infection and how infections are spread in a healthcare setting
- Describe the impact of infections on patients and your duty of care to your patients
- Understand how personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, management of blood, body fluids, shares, the environment, and care equipment can help prevent the spread of infection
Course Content
Unit 1
- Care Certificate Standard 15 -Infection Prevention and Control – Course Introduction
- Introduction
- Overview
- Knowledge Check – How are HCAIs Spread?
- What are HCAIs?
- Common HCAIs
- Use of Antibiotics
- Types of HCAIs
- How HCAIs Spread
- Illnesses Cause by HCAIs
- Patient Experiences
- Knowledge Check – Who is Responsible?
- Appearance and Hygiene
- Duty of Care
- Caring for Your Health
- Bloodborne Viruses
- Skin Condition
- Are You Fit to Work
- Prevent the Spread
- Managing Infection Prevention and Control
Unit 2
- The Chain of Infection
- Knowledge Check – Chain of Infection
- Standard Principles
- Types of Hand Cleaning
- Proper Hand Hygiene
- Using Alcohol-Based Handrubs
- Hand Washing
- Knowledge Check – Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Types of Gloves
- Types of Aprons
- Face Protection
- Knowledge Check – Gloves
- Responsibilities
- Managing the Environment
- Knowledge Check – Dust Danger
- Cleaning Schedules
- Storing Cleaning Equipment
- National Colour Scheme for Cleaning Materials
- Blood and Body Fluid Spillage
- Spillage Kits
- Safe Handling and Disposal
- Types of Sharps
- Sharps Disposal Containers
- Sharps Injuries
- Handling Linen
- Linen Classification
- Separating Linen
- Safe Linen Handling
- Healthcare Waste Disposal
- Hazardous Waste
- Waste Streams
- Disposing of Medicines
- Hazardous Waste Bags
- Anatomical Waste
- Non-Hazardous Waste
Who is this course for?
This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes
- Refresher training
- Inductions
- Awareness
- Knowledge enhancement
- Care Certificate
Requirements
It is suitable for the following:
- All individuals who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control
- Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
- Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers. - Recruitment & staffing agencies and Bank Staff in the care sector
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