Infection Control Online Course | CPD & IIRSM Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Infection prevention and control measures are essential for protecting people who may be vulnerable to acquiring an infection. Effective infection control can help reduce the spread of infection, protect patients and staff, and support better health outcomes.
This Infection Control Course explains the importance of infection prevention and control and the impact that poor infection control can have on individuals, staff and organisations. It covers key areas including infection control legislation, microorganisms, bacterial transmission, the chain of infection, infection prevention measures, cleaning and decontamination.
The course is IIRSM & CPD Approved, making it suitable for individuals looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control.
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What Will You Learn?
On completion of this Infection Control Course, you will understand:
- The importance of infection prevention and control
- The impact of good and poor infection control
- Legislation relating to infection control
- Different types of microorganisms
- How bacteria are transmitted
- The Chain of Infection
- Methods for controlling and preventing infection
- Cleaning and decontamination procedures
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Who Is This Course For?
This Infection Control Course is suitable for anyone involved in health and care sector.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Health and social care workers
- Care home employees
- Healthcare staff
- Support workers
- Employees working with vulnerable people
- Anyone responsible for maintaining good infection control practices
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KEY BENIFITS
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
- Learn how infections are transmitted
- Understand the Chain of Infection
- Identify different types of microorganisms
- Learn effective infection prevention measures
- Understand the importance of cleaning and decontamination
- Develop awareness of infection control legislation
- Understand the impact of poor infection control
- Gain IIRSM & CPD-approved training
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COURSE MODULES
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1 | The Course Structure | 70% |
| 2 | Infection Prevention and Control and the Impact of Infection | 70% |
| 3 | The Different Microorganisms | 70% |
| 4 | How Bacteria Are Transmitted | 70% |
| 5 | The Chain of Infection | 70% |
| 6 | The Control and Prevention of Infection | 70% |
| 7 | Cleaning & Decontamination | 70% |