Infection Control

Overview

There are many causes of infection; this course is tailored to infection that may be encountered in a care setting. We take delegates through the causes, prevention and effects of infections throughout their role.

Objectives –

At the end of the lesson delegate will be able to understand:

• Definition, cause and spread of infection
• Principles of infection control & PPE
• Handling, storage and disposal of waste
• Decontamination
• Legislation, organisational and staff obligations

Course Structure

• Introduction
• Definition, cause and spread of Infection
• How Micro-organisms cause infection
• Pathogenic and Parasitic organisms
• Principles of Infection Control
• Handling, storage and disposal of waste
• Decontamination techniques
• Legislation, regulations and guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Summary

Assessment:

During this course each delegate will be taken through all the information and be asked to participate in activities to test understanding. There is also a quiz to complete.