Infection Control (Online Course)

What You’ll Learn:

• Key principles of infection control, including hygiene and cleaning protocols
• Best practices for handwashing, handling needles and sharps
• Understanding and preventing MRSA infections
• Procedures for patient isolation to prevent the spread of infections

About the Course

Overview
This Infection Control online training course is designed specifically for NHS and private healthcare workers, offering critical knowledge on preventing and controlling infections. Developed with input from senior NHS staff, this course ensures that the content is relevant for those in the healthcare field, whether you’re undergoing induction or refresher training.

Accredited by RoSPA and CPD, this course covers essential topics like hygiene, MRSA prevention, handwashing, and the safe handling of needles and sharps. It’s suitable for both the public and private healthcare sectors.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

• NHS staff and private healthcare workers who need to maintain high infection control standards
• Agency staff and healthcare workers who require induction or refresher training in infection control protocols

Why It’s Essential
Infection control is a critical part of maintaining safe healthcare environments. This course ensures that participants:

• Learn essential infection control techniques that help prevent the spread of infections
• Understand how to manage MRSA, sharps, and hygiene protocols effectively
• Gain confidence in maintaining patient safety through effective infection control measures

Key Topics
The course covers all key aspects of infection control, including:

• Introduction to Infection Control – Overview of key practices and principles
• MRSA Awareness – Understanding and preventing the spread of MRSA
• Handwashing and Hygiene – Best practices for maintaining cleanliness
• Safe Handling of Needles and Sharps – How to prevent injury and infection when dealing with sharps
• Patient Isolation – Effective strategies for isolating patients to control infection spread

Course Format & Accessibility
This 100% online course is flexible and accessible:

• Duration: Approximately 45-60 minutes
• Access: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Mobile-friendly design – Learn on desktop, mobile, or tablet
• Instant personalised certificate upon completion

Skills Gained / Future Opportunities
By completing this course, participants will:

• Be able to apply infection control protocols in their daily healthcare duties
• Reduce the risk of infection spread, protecting both patients and colleagues
• Enhance their professional skills with 1 hour of CPD credit