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Infection Control & Safety
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Infection Control & Safety (included in price)

Overview

Start your journey into one of the UK's most vital sectors! With over 1.5 million people employed in health and social care, Infection Control remains a cornerstone of public safety and professional practice. As demand grows, especially post-pandemic, Infection Control professionals are essential across care, healthcare, education, and beyond. Equip yourself with the right theoretical foundation to pursue meaningful, secure, and future-ready roles.

Learning Outcomes:

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  • Understand the origins and transmission of infections.
  • Explain how the human body naturally defends itself from infection.
  • Identify common microorganisms and their roles in disease.
  • Recognise the risks posed by bloodborne pathogens in different environments.
  • Theorise infection control methods suitable for various settings.
  • Explore the stages and theory behind disinfection and decontamination.
  • Describe sterilisation techniques for effective Infection Control.
  • Outline personal hygiene practices in maintaining safe environments.

Certificates

Assessment details

Infection Control & Safety

Included in course price

To simplify the evaluation and accreditation procedure for students, we offer an automated assessment system. You'll have immediate access to a custom-created MCQ test or assignment after completing this course. The results will be immediately evaluated, and the score will be shown for your assessment. Each test will have a passing mark of 60%.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

The Infection Control & Safety course offers a structured theoretical foundation for understanding the mechanisms, threats, and preventative measures of infection. With no reliance on practical training, this course focuses on theoretical mastery, ideal for those seeking knowledge-based career development. The importance of Infection Control has surged across the UK, especially in the wake of public health crises. Understanding the biological, microbial, and environmental contributors to infection is a key requirement in modern workplaces.

From the body's internal defence systems to the science behind microbiology and pathogen exposure, this Infection Control course explores it all in depth. You will study the theoretical aspects of controlling infection through sterilisation, decontamination, and hygiene. This comprehensive approach prepares learners for safety-focused roles across public and private sectors, including healthcare, childcare, education, and support services. The UK Health Security Agency has emphasised the rising demand for Infection Control awareness to prevent future outbreaks and workplace disruptions.

Whether you're exploring healthcare, education, or service industries, theoretical understanding of Infection Control opens the door to a range of rewarding career opportunities. Enrol now and master the knowledge behind effective Infection Control.

Curriculum

  • Module 01: Introduction to Infection
  • Module 02: Body’s Defence Mechanism
  • Module 03: Microorganisms and Microbiology
  • Module 04: Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Module 05: Controlling Infection
  • Module 06: Decontamination and Disinfection
  • Module 07: Sterilisation Techniques
  • Module 08: Hygiene to Prevent Infection

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals seeking theoretical training in Infection Control
  • Professionals aiming for health and safety roles across industries
  • Students pursuing careers in healthcare or education
  • Anyone wanting to understand infection prevention deeply

Requirements

Any prior understanding of the Infection Control & Safety is not required. You are always welcome to sign up for our course, regardless of your level of experience, whether you are a beginner or an employer already.

Career path

  • Infection Control Officer – £27,000 to £38,000 per year
  • Health and Safety Advisor – £30,000 to £45,000 per year
  • Hygiene Auditor – £25,000 to £40,000 per year
  • Public Health Advisor – £33,000 to £48,000 per year
  • Environmental Health Officer – £32,000 to £50,000 per year
  • Infection Surveillance Coordinator – £35,000 to £55,000 per year

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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