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Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Home

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Price
£18.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Managing an outbreak of infection in care Homes appreciate the need for high standards of health and hygiene in care homes.

This Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes eLearning course aims to develop an appreciation of the need for effective communication in the effort of care homes to deliver effective health and good welfare in care services.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims of this online Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes training course are todevelop in the learner:

  • Appreciate the need for high standards of health and hygiene in care homes.
  • Understand the measures that need to be taken for the maintenance of optimum health and hygiene standards in care homes.
  • Develop an appreciation of the need for effective communication in the effort of care homes to deliver effective health and good welfare in care services.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes training course, the learner
will be able to:

  • Identify the common infectious diseases in care homes.
  • Outline the steps that can be taken to prevent infections from spreading.
  • Explain the different routes of communication for reporting outbreaks and incidents of infection.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes e-learning course, the learner will be able to:

  • List the common infectious diseases in care homes.
  • Explain the steps that can be taken to prevent infections from spreading.
  • Outline the different routes of communication for reporting outbreaks and incidents of infection.

Why is this course essential?

This course was designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health implications.

This information and guidance should be regarded as a template for action, describing the fundamental principles and good practice in managing and controlling infectious disease.

What is covered in this course?

This online Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes training course covers the following:

  • Introduction
  • Session 1 - Common outbreaks
  • Session 2 - Preventing the spread of an infection
  • Session 3 - Summary.

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

Who is the course for?

This Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes e-learning course is suitable for all health and social care workers, including:

  • Domiciliary care workers
  • Home caregivers
  • Locum and agency care workers
  • Community healthcare assistants
  • Support workers
  • Care assistants.

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements where relevant

Managing an Outbreak of Infection in Care Homes – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited

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