Keeping people safe from infection is a huge part of delivering good quality care, particularly because certain serious infections can spread quickly in health and care settings.
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the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
0 hours
Health & Safety
Online
Skills covered in this course
infection control principles
cleaning decontamination
waste and laundry safety
risk assessment purpose
safe sharps handling
Course Overview
In England, around 300,000 patients each year pick up an infection while they’re receiving care through the NHS. To make sure support stays safe and effective, infection control and prevention have to be part of everyday working life for anyone in a health or social care environment, no matter what their job is.
In this course, you’ll look at the key procedures and rules behind infection control, plus why keeping the setting clean matters so much.
Course Overview In England, around 300,000 patients each year pick up an infection while they’re receiving care through the NHS. To make sure support stays safe and effective, infection control and prevention have to be part of everyday working life for anyone in a health or social care environment, no matter what their job is. In this course, you’ll look at the key procedures and rules behind infection control, plus why keeping the setting clean matters so much. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
Funding for this course comes from the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. You can check the funding eligibility details below. If you don’t qualify for funding, you can still enrol and complete the course by using the 'Buy Now' button above.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a well known educational charity that has been around for more than 170 years. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
This course can be useful if you’re moving into roles like: Ambulance Care Assistant (£18,545 to £21,776) Health Promotion Specialist (£21,000 to £40,000) Environmental Health Officer (£25,000 to £60,000)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll complete this course over seven weeks. We call our online learning 'flexible learning' because it’s set up so you can fit it around your work and home life. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll see all your key deadlines on your online learning platform so it’s easier to stay on track.
The course is broken into 8 units:
- Know the aims and key principles of infection control, including the procedures involved
- Understand how regulations shape policy and day to day practice
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, principles and processes for cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Understand what risk assessments are for
- Learn why keeping a clean environment is so important
- Learn about the sterilisation process
- Learn how to handle laundry safely
- Learn how to handle sharps safely
What will I learn?
The course is broken into 8 units:
- Know the aims and key principles of infection control, including the procedures involved
- Understand how regulations shape policy and day to day practice
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, principles and processes for cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Understand what risk assessments are for
- Learn why keeping a clean environment is so important
- Learn about the sterilisation process
- Learn how to handle laundry safely
- Learn how to handle sharps safely
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government, and to be eligible for free study you’ll need to meet the criteria below:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be aged 19 or over
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Depending on where you live, additional conditions may apply. If you enrol and then don’t complete the course or withdraw, there is a £125 cancellation fee. This is used to cover administration costs.
Not sure you meet the requirements?
You can purchase the course and get started right away. Flexible payment options are also available.
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Masterclasses
From time to time, you might be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses as part of your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You may need to complete and send back enrolment documents that are emailed to you by the college or training provider, so we can finish setting everything up.
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We don’t want learning to feel overcomplicated. That’s why our courses are built to work around your schedule and your day to day life at home.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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