Infection Prevention & Control Advanced e Learning REDUCED BY 75%

Those working in the healthcare sector should be aware of infection control. Infections can spread incredibly rapidly and can sometimes be fatal to more vulnerable patients. Ensure you know how to control the spread as well as being aware of the actions to take to isolate an outbreak.

On completion of this course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Identify legislation, national and local guidelines, policy and procedures affect infection prevention and control
• Understand standard infection prevention and control precautions
• Demonstrate the methods of aseptic technique including hand washing and alcohol hand gel procedures
• Describe the importance of safe handling of disposal of waste, COSHH requirements, handling of uniforms, dress codes, linen and laundry
• Identify actions required in cases of outbreak of infection including isolation of residence and mandatory reporting of healthcare associated infections to Health Protection Agency (HPA)
• Describe how policies are put into place for safe handling and disposal of sharps, sharps injury procedures and occupational health procedures
• Manage infection prevention risks, through observation, cleaning procedures and touch-point awareness
• Demonstrate awareness of control of outbreaks & infections associated with specific alerts such as tuberculosis, e-coli, flu pandemics etc.

eLearning courses are designed to be interactive to help learners stay focused and engaged in the learning they are faced with.

The courses require the learner to perform small actions within the course, revealing further information, or quiz questions to help them reflect upon previous course content they have studied. A CPD certificate can be downloaded on completion.