Infection Control in Care Homes

[Updated 2025]

Infection control in care homes is more than just a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our residents and staff. We understand the critical importance of maintaining a hygienic and safe environment, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

Why Infection Control Matters

In care homes, where individuals live in close proximity and often have underlying health conditions, infections can spread rapidly and have serious consequences. Effective infection control measures are essential to:

• Protect Residents
• Ensure Staff Safety
• Maintain a Hygienic Environment

Our infection control in Care Homes ensures that your loved ones are cared for in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. Together, we can create a safer and healthier environment for everyone. Prioritise infection control and safeguard the well-being of those you care about most.

Enrol today to learn more about Infection Control in Care Homes and how we can support your loved ones.

Key Features:

• CPD Certified
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals in the field
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

• Training Express Brochure - download

Course Curriculum

• The Main Ways an Infection Can Get into the Body
• Effective Hand Hygiene
• Risk to the individuals
• Common Types of Personal Protective Clothing, Equipment and Procedures

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the main ways infections enter the body in care homes.
• Demonstrate effective hand hygiene techniques to prevent infection spread.
• Identify risks of infections to individuals in care homes.
• Recognise common types of personal protective clothing and their uses.
• Understand the procedures for using personal protective equipment.
• Implement infection control measures to ensure a safe care environment.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Infection Control in Care Homes Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Infection Control in Care Homes.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Infection Control in Care Homes Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our Infection Control in Care Homes Course certification has no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

• Care home staff managing infection control procedures.
• Health and safety officers in care homes.
• New care home employees needing infection control training.
• Volunteers working in care home environments.
• Supervisors overseeing care home operations and safety.

• Infection Control Nurse
• Care Home Manager
• Health and Safety Officer
• Care Home Assistant
• Public Health Advisor
• Environmental Health Officer

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