Infection Prevention Training Course

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£ 9 £ 425 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    11h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

The Infection Prevention Training course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies for controlling infections in healthcare and professional environments. Learners will explore key principles of hygiene, infection control, and disease prevention, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, and effective cleaning protocols. The course is designed to equip participants with the skills to identify infection risks, implement preventative measures, and maintain safe environments for colleagues, clients, and patients.

Through engaging modules, learners gain a clear understanding of pathogen transmission, outbreak management, and regulatory standards. This course is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance workplace safety, comply with health and safety regulations, or pursue a career in healthcare, social care, or facilities management. By completing this training, participants will be confident in applying evidence-based infection control practices and contributing to safer, healthier workplaces.

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Understand the principles of infection prevention and control.
Identify common pathogens and modes of transmission.
Apply effective hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
Implement cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Recognise infection risks in various settings.
Comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
Enhance professional skills for healthcare and workplace safety.

This course is ideal for healthcare workers, social care staff, facilities managers, and anyone responsible for maintaining safe, hygienic environments. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills or strengthen their CV with recognised infection prevention expertise.

The course is accessible to learners from diverse backgrounds, including those new to healthcare or safety roles. It provides foundational knowledge and practical insights for career progression or continuing professional development (CPD). Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, care home, school, or office, this training equips you with the knowledge to reduce infection risks and maintain high standards of hygiene.

No formal entry requirements.

Suitable for learners aged 16 and over.

Good English, numeracy, and IT skills are recommended.

This course is designed to be accessible, allowing learners to study online at their own pace while building essential infection prevention knowledge and workplace skills.

Upon successful completion of the Infection Prevention Training, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Our Infection Prevention Training course stands out due to its flexible, self-paced online format, allowing learners to study at times that suit them. Expert-designed modules deliver career-focused knowledge, helping participants develop skills that are immediately applicable in professional environments.

The course is structured to enhance employability, providing practical infection control strategies that improve workplace safety and contribute to CV development. Its clear, concise content makes complex topics accessible, ensuring learners gain confidence in infection prevention and professional competency.

This course is designed to be accessible to learners of all levels, including beginners. Modules are structured clearly with concise explanations, making complex infection control concepts easy to understand. No prior healthcare experience is required, and learners can progress at their own pace, ensuring full comprehension of key topics.

Completing this training demonstrates your competence in infection control and workplace hygiene, enhancing employability across healthcare, social care, and facilities management. It provides skills that are highly valued by employers, helping you meet regulatory standards and contribute to safer, healthier environments.

The course is fully online and self-paced, allowing learners to study anytime and anywhere. Interactive modules, clear guidance, and downloadable resources make learning flexible and convenient. You can revisit lessons as needed to reinforce understanding and complete the course according to your schedule.

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2019

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Subjects

  • Infection
  • Hygiene
  • Safety Management
  • Regulations
  • Healthcare

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Course programme

Infection Prevention Training focuses on strategies and practices to reduce the risk of infection in healthcare and community settings. It covers hygiene protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), handwashing techniques, cleaning and disinfection, and compliance with health regulations, equipping learners to protect themselves and others from infectious diseases.

Course Curriculum

  • Infection Prevention Training
  • Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
  • Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
    Immunization
  • Infections Spread by Food and Water
  • Infections Spread by Animals and Insects, and Less Common
  • Infections Found in the UK
  • Infections & Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact
  • Infections Spread by Sexual Contact
  • Infections Spread by Blood and Body Fluids
  • Mock Exam
  • Final Exam

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Infection Prevention Training Course

Special Emagister price

£ 9 £ 425 VAT inc.