ACCREDITED HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE COURSES + DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS
Course Overview
This infection prevention and control course covers the chain of infection, how to break the chain, best practices in hygiene and PPE, and the importance of risk management. It outlines the responsibilities of both employer and employee, highlights the benefits of robust infection control policies and procedures, and details key legislation and regulations
What you will learn
- Understand the meaning of infection prevention and control and why it is important.
- Know both your own and your employer's role and responsibilities and be aware of the relevant legislation.
- Understand the chain of infection and the most common types of infections.
- Recognise the importance of risk assessments and why they should be followed.
- Be aware of some of the key ways infection risk can be controlled.
- Understand the importance of good hygiene and personal protective equipment.
- Know the meaning of COSHH and how it relates to infection prevention and control.
- Understand the role of additional steps and adaptations when managing the risk of infection outbreaks.
