Infection Control

Essential knowledge to prevent and control infections and protect health in any workplace.

Infection risks present significant threats to both staff and the people they care for, potentially leading to serious harm, emotional distress, and increased healthcare costs. This course provides a clear definition of infection prevention and control and highlights the critical difference that good practices can make compared to poor or inadequate measures.

You’ll explore relevant legislation that governs infection control, ensuring your knowledge aligns with current legal requirements. The course covers fundamental concepts such as microorganisms, how bacteria and viruses are transmitted, and the chain of infection that enables their spread.

By understanding these key principles, you’ll be empowered to implement effective infection control measures, reducing risks and helping to maintain a safer, healthier environment for everyone.

Course Benefits:

Understand key infection prevention and control concepts

Learn the legal responsibilities surrounding infection control

Recognise different microorganisms and how infections spread

Apply practical steps to break the chain of infection

Protect yourself and others by reducing infection-related risks