Description
Infections that are caused either, through being in a care establishment (nosocomial) or as a result of receiving treatment (iatrogenic), can be prevented. Often, neither may appear until after people leave the care establishment.
It is the responsibility of everyone working within the care industry to protect both themselves and the people they care for, from the effects of infection. This content will explore, in detail, how this can be achieved.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Infection control
- Explain what is meant by infection, its signs and causes
- Identify how infection is spread
- Explain the importance of preventing the spread of infection
- Reducing the Risk of Infection
- Identify the measures that should be taken to minimise the spread of infection
- Explain the responsibilities of workers, the importance of legislation and risk assessment relating to infection control
- Controlling the Spread of Infection
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
- Identify the key characteristics of effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and handling of sharps
Accreditation and Exam
This course comes complete with a multiple-choice exam and a nationally recognised CPD Certificate.
Multiple Choice Assessment
- Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, A pass mark of 75% is required.
- The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade.
- Pass guarantee.
Nationally Recognised Certification
- All our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
- Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format.
What Are The Benefits of CPD
- Gain new skills!
- Improve employment opportunities!
- Up to date with your job requirements
- Enhance your CV!
Course Features
Course Format
User-friendly, interactive online training with downloadable documentation. You can access your course from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Course Duration
Course take between 1 and 3 hours to complete, You will be given 12 months access to the training.
Support
Our dedicated customer service means we are with you every step of the way. Throughout the course, you will enjoy unlimited support.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there is an online multiple-choice assessment, with instant grading.
Languages
All our courses are available in 100, s of languages.
XO Student Card
All students enrolled on this course are entitled to apply for an XO student discount card.
Who is this course for
Workers in all workplaces and industries are required to take training to ensure that they keep themselves, and those they work with, safe and compliant.
This course is designed for workers of all abilities and in all environments, including those who work in Healthcare, Social Care, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Human Resources. It covers the common aspects that are present in all of these environments.
