Infection Control

Infection Control

This is a mandatory course for all those working in care settings, Protecting clients and each other is a key responsibility. Cross infection, contamination and the environment can be controlled to reduce risk through adopting the good practice and information, which this course provides.

An excellent theoretical and activity based training course:

Course outline: Skills for Care Standard: 3.5 NVQ Link: HSC 22

· Routes and causes of infection

· The build up of bacteria

· Personal protective clothing

· Health & Safety in the workplace

· Control measures and cross contamination

· Outbreaks/action planning and safe working practices

· Environmental issues and waste management

· Cleaning agents controlling bacteria and fungus

· Skin and direct contact issues/handling medication

· Hand washing/technique and best practice