Infection Control Training
Infection Control Training is aimed to raise awareness of the importance of minimising the risk of infection in the workplace in order to prevent diseases from spreading and comply with legal responsibilities under the Public Health Regulations, RIDDOR 2013 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The risk of infection is everywhere, from door handles and desks to kitchens and keyboards. And once an infection contaminates, it can be spread around a workplace in as little as two hours. Infections are often easily dealt with but if they are not managed effectively, they can cause serious problems. It’s the job of all employees and managers to be aware of the risks from infection and do what they can to help prevent it from spreading ensuring a safe and infection free environment.
This Infection Prevention and Control training course will help them do just that. It looks at what kinds of infections are most prevalent, what they are, how they spread, and who’s at risk. Most importantly, it considers what you can do to prevent the spread of infections at all. course aims to give an understanding of the legal obligations, the techniques for undertaking an infection control risk assessment and explains the essentials for maintaining a hygienic working environment.
It is run over 3 hours and delivered by a qualified infection control instructor at your venue with dates and times to suit your staff. Candidates will received certification on completion. This course is suitable for all levels of employees who have responsibilities for minimising the risk of infection in their workplace.
This includes:
- Nurses
- Health care assistants
- Dentists
- Cleaners
- Refuse workers
- Chiropodists and Acupuncturists
- Tattooists
- Anyone who works with animals, including vets
Course Contents:
- To enable the learner to gain knowledge and confidence in infection control
- Standard precautions
- Chain of infection and prevention of cross infection in the workplace
- Bacterial infections
- Use of appropriate cleaning processes
- Managing “sharps injury” including reporting procedures
Duration – 3hrs
Frequency – Recommended Annually
Cost: Maximum 16 Candidates (Group Booking): £375.00
*If 2 half-day courses run on the same day the 2nd course will be given at half price*
Course Features
- To enable the learner to gain knowledge and confidence in infection control
- Standard precautions
- Chain of infection and prevention of cross infection in the workplace
- Bacterial infections
- Use of appropriate cleaning processes
- Managing “sharps injury” including reporting procedures
