Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Training
Preventing the spread of infection is vital to protecting vulnerable individuals in health and social care settings. This Infection Prevention and Control course equips care staff with the knowledge and practical skills to reduce infection risks and maintain a safe, hygienic environment for both service users and colleagues.
This course aligns with CQC Fundamental Standards, NICE guidelines, and UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) infection control practices
What You Will Learn:
This essential training covers:
- What infection is and how it spreads (chain of infection)
- The importance of hand hygiene and when to wash hands
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Effective cleaning and waste disposal procedures
- Types of infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
- Common healthcare-associated infections (e.g. MRSA, Norovirus, COVID-19)
- Safe handling of linen and bodily fluids
- Responsibilities under legislation and workplace policy
- Reporting and managing infection outbreaks
- Promoting a culture of infection control in the workplace
Why Choose This Course?
- Fully compliant with CQC, UKHSA, and public health standards
- Practical, real-world examples and infection control scenarios
- Delivered by experienced trainers or available as an eLearning module
- CPD-certified with certificate valid for 1 year
- Suitable for new and existing care staff
- Helps meet your legal and regulatory duties under the Health and Social Care Act 2008
This course empowers staff to take proactive measures to protect lives—especially the most vulnerable.
Ideal For:
- Domiciliary care and supported living staff
- Residential and nursing care workers
- Healthcare assistants and support workers
- Volunteers and agency staff in health or community roles
- Team leaders and supervisors responsible for infection control
- Anyone with responsibility for safeguarding under-18s
Faq
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
