CPD-accredited course

Infection Prevention & Control

Learn how infections spread and how to stop them, from hand hygiene, PPE and cleaning to safe laundry, waste and sharps, and how to spot and act on common infections, sepsis and outbreaks.

About 60 minutes
6 modules, 25 lessons
Any device

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What you'll learn

Explain the chain of infection and how to break it
Know the law and guidance where you work, and your part in it
Clean your hands at the right moments with the right technique
Choose, put on, take off and dispose of PPE correctly
Keep the environment safe, including laundry, spills, waste and sharps
Spot common infections and sepsis early and get help
Prevent infection during personal care and follow outbreak plans

Who this course is for

Everyone who works in health and social care, to protect the people they support and themselves.

Carers and support workers in care homes and homecare
Domestic, laundry and kitchen staff
New starters as part of their induction

Course outline

6 modules and 25 lessons, taken in order.

Module 1Introduction4 lessons

Learning Objectives
What is Infection Control?
Why Infection Control Matters
Infection Control and the Law

Module 2Chain of Infection2 lessons

What is the Chain of Infection?
How the Chain of Infection Works
Module quiz

Module 3Breaking the Chain of Infection7 lessons

Overview
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Ventilation and Respiratory Hygiene
Linen and Laundry
Spills, Waste and Sharps
Module quiz

Module 4Common Infections8 lessons

Signs and Symptoms of Infection
COVID-19
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs)
Influenza (Flu)
Norovirus
Fungal Infections
C. difficile, MRSA and Antibiotic Resistance
Module quiz

Module 5Infection Control in Practice3 lessons

Preventing Infection During Personal Care
Your Own Health
Isolation and Outbreaks
Module quiz

Module 6Summary1 lesson

Key Learning Points

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