Infection Prevention and Control

This course teaches you how to prevent and control infections especially in a care setting.

Description

This practical and accessible course provides essential training on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for carers working in elderly care settings. You'll learn how to protect vulnerable adults, the people you work with, and yourselves from Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) by understanding infection risks, implementing robust prevention strategies, and adhering to crucial professional guidelines.

The course includes 3 bite-sized modules designed to boost confidence and compliance across the care environment:

1. Understanding Infections and Their Impact
Understand the basics of microbiology, what constitutes a HCAI, the 'Chain of Infection', and the significant impact infections have on residents, staff, and care homes. You'll also be introduced to common pathogens like MRSA, C. Difficile, Norovirus, and COVID-19.

2. Essential Practices for Infection Control
Learn the cornerstone practices of IPC, including correct hand hygiene techniques, the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), proper decontamination levels for equipment, safe waste disposal procedures, and effective linen handling.

3. Personal Health, Risk Assessment, and Specific Considerations 
Discover your responsibilities for monitoring your own health and hygiene to prevent cross-infection, recognise when to stay home due to illness, understand risks associated with blood-borne viruses and skin conditions, and learn about the importance of infection prevention risk assessments for residents.

Description-5.mp4 54.4 MB

Duration

This course is estimated to take 45 minutes.

Qualification

At the end of the course you'll receive a .

Course contents

  1. Understanding Infections and Their Impact
    1. What are Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs)?
    2. What Causes Infections? Understanding Microorganisms
    3. The Chain of Infection: Breaking the Links
    4. Common ALERT Organisms in Care Settings
    5. Summary
    6. Useful links
  2. Essential Practices for Infection Control
    1. Your Best Defence: Hand Washing
    2. Creating Barriers: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    3. Keeping it Clean: Decontamination and Waste Management
    4. Handling Linen Safely
    5. Summary
    6. Useful links
  3. Personal Health, Risk Assessment, and Specific Infections
    1. Your Personal Health and Preventing Infection
    2. Blood-Borne Viruses (BBVs)
    3. Skin Conditions and Infection Risk
    4. Professional Presentation and Cleanliness
    5. Infection Prevention Risk Assessments
    6. Summary
    7. Useful links
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