CARE CERTIFICATE - Standard 15: Infection prevention and control
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
This online Infection Control course will deliver key knowledge to healthcare workers which can be used towards achieving the care certificate, this course can be taken as part of the Care Certificate: Full Package.
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Subjects
- Infection
- Hygiene
- Refresher
- Health
- Infection Control
- Control
- Hand hygiene
- Prevention
- Social Care Sector
- Existing employees
- Protective clothing
- Clinical waste
Course programme
This course is ideal for all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular new starters and existing employees as a refresher.
Learning OutcomesDescribe the main ways an infection can get into the body
Demonstrate effective hand hygiene
Explain how their own health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals they support or work with
List common types of personal protective clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use them
Explain the principles of safe handling of infected or soiled linen and clinical waste
CARE CERTIFICATE - Standard 15: Infection prevention and control