Causes and spread of infection - CACHE Endorsed

You have a duty of care to protect the people you work with from harm from infectious disease.

In order to do this, you need to understand the causes of infection and how infection is spread. Know the differences between bacteria, fungi, parasite, and viruses, the conditions they need to grow, and the infectious diseases they cause. Understand how pathogens are spread and the chain of infection.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

NCFE CACHE endorsed e-Certificate

Digital certificate - £4.99

Learning outcomes

• You will know which diseases are notifiable to the Local Authority under the Health Protection Regulations 2010
• You will be able to spot infection risks and poor practices that may result in infection and disease
• If there is an outbreak of a disease where you work, you will know who to tell and how you can stop the spread of infection

Advantages of this course

• Anyone who works with someone who is susceptible to infection should understand the actions that may make infection more likely and how a disease is transmitted. The consequences of poor practice are extremely serious when you work with older people, babies, children, and people with lowered immunity. Some infectious illness is life-threatening, especially when the person who contracts it is considered to be high risk
• Infection that has spread through the body to several organs in different systems is called a 'systemic infection'. Learn about the different types of infection, colonisation, and pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms.
• Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
• There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price). You will also have the option of purchasing a CACHE Endorsed e-Certificate for an additional £4.99.

Endorsement statement: Our short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. This is an unregulated programme and is not a nationally recognised qualification.

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Practitioners working in a range of settings - early years, schools, and health and social care

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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