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Infection Control Training
Cambridge Open Academy

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Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 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 (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Infection Control Training course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively prevent and manage the spread of infections in various settings. This training is crucial for ensuring a safe and healthy environment, whether in healthcare, hospitality, or any other industry where hygiene is a priority.

Infection control is essential for protecting patients, staff, and the public from the spread of infection. This course provides a comprehensive overview of infection control, from the basics of microbiology to the implementation of effective prevention and control measures.

Learning outcomes:

  • Define infection and explain the different types of infection.
  • Describe the body's defense mechanisms against infection.
  • Identify and classify microorganisms.
  • Understand the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
  • Implement infection control measures in healthcare settings.
  • Perform decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization procedures.
  • Maintain good hygiene practices to prevent infection.

Enrol in our Infection Control Training course today and learn how to protect yourself, your patients, and the public from infection.

Certificates

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Infection control is important because it helps to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). HAIs are infections that are acquired while a patient is receiving healthcare. HAIs can be serious and even life-threatening. Infection control also helps to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases.

This comprehensive Infection Control Training course covers the critical aspects of infection prevention and control measures. You'll learn about the different types of infections, the ways they spread, and the best practices for controlling them. The course includes detailed instruction on proper hygiene practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the latest guidelines for maintaining a sterile environment. By the end of the course, you'll be well-prepared to implement effective infection control protocols in your workplace.

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the Infection Control Course below:

  • 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?

Infection Control Training course is ideal for healthcare professionals, hospitality staff, caregivers, and anyone responsible for maintaining hygiene standards in their workplace. If you want to enhance your knowledge of infection control and ensure the safety and well-being of those around you, this Infection Control Training course is perfect for you.

Infection Control course is for anyone who wants to learn about infection control, including:

  • Healthcare workers
  • Social care workers
  • Educators
  • Food handlers
  • Anyone who works in a public-facing role

Requirements

Enrolling in our Infection Control course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career path

Learners of this Infection Control course are creating new jobs, progressing in their industries, and improving their lives all over the world.

  • Infection prevention and control officer: £30k - £50k
  • Infection control nurse: £25k - £40k
  • Infection control specialist: £40k - £60k
  • Environmental services technician: £20k - £30k
  • Food safety officer: £25k- £35k
  • Public health officer: £30k - £50k

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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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