Infection Control Awareness

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This course is designed for those who work in a healthcare environment. It is designed to provide the essential knowledge and understanding of infection control measures performed in professional environments. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge of infection control issues and essential practical skills required to prevent the spread of infection and maintain a clean environment.

About This Course

Throughout the course, learners will be expected to participate in group activities. At the end of the course, they will complete a theoretical test. On successful completion of this course, delegates will be issued with a certificate.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Understand legal obligations concerning infection control
  • Describe the consequences of poor infection control practice
  • Explain the infection control requirements put in place at their workplace
  • Identify a range of different infection control situations
  • Explain the importance of using universal precautions
  • Identify causes of infection
  • Practise universal precautions, including appropriate use of PPE
  • Explain how infection enters the body and spreads
  • Understand how to fight infection
  • Keep a clean working environment
  • Describe how to treat injuries from sharps
  • Course Duration
    3 hours
    Maxiumum Participants
    15 people
    Certificate Type
    Valid for 1 year
    Cost
    £295

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    Infection Control Awareness

    Would you like to know more?

    Please get in touch today to discuss your training needs. The Infection Control Awareness covers the following learning outcomes:
    • Understand legal obligations concerning infection control
    • Describe the consequences of poor infection control practice
    • Explain the infection control requirements put in place at their workplace
    • Identify a range of different infection control situations
    • Explain the importance of using universal precautions
    • Identify causes of infection
    • Practise universal precautions, including appropriate use of PPE
    • Explain how infection enters the body and spreads
    • Understand how to fight infection
    • Keep a clean working environment
    • Describe how to treat injuries from sharps