Infection Prevention & Control

A one day CPD accredited course, suitable for health and social staff, which will provide learners the knowledge relating to Infection prevention & Control equivalent to Level 3 .

Our tutors have extensive IPC experience one of which holds an MSc in Infection Prevention, and has taught IPC up to level 6 (degree level) at the University of Lincoln .Whats covered in this course

• 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