Infection Control Training is a mandated training program for any employee, self-employed person, or safety representative who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids. This course is available online or we can offer face-to-face training nationwide through our network of approved and monitored instructors.
This course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE, NHS and medical professionals. infection control training is required in other industries outside the medical world.
The course covers many different subjects from the types of infection, workplace practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other relevant subjects all in an easy to watch and understand video format.
If you require a classroom course, we can adapt this course to your requirements and add other courses like Basic Life Support for Healthcare and teach them both on the same day.
With all our courses, we endeavour to keep up to date and this course is no exception. Videos have been updated to include the guidelines with the latest updates with Coronavirus COVID 19. We will keep this course updated with the latest news on Coronavirus COVID 19 and you can watch the latest videos even after you have passed the course to keep up to date.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This list does not cover all of the workplaces where a risk is present. Anyone at any time could be at risk in their day-to-day life.
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 37 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
For full course contents of our online infection control course visit www.proinfectioncontrol.co.uk/training
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
1 Understand the purpose of infection control
LO 1.1 - Define what is meant by infection prevention and control.
LO 1.2 - Explain the importance of infection control within a healthcare setting
LO 1.3 - Describe the impact of infection control on service users, employees and the setting as a whole
2 Describe how regulations inform policy and practice relating to infection control
LO 2.1 - Outline the current Legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards and Guidelines in relation to infection control
LO 2.2 - Explain the role of Public Health England in relation to infection control.
LO 2.3 - Describe workplace policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
3 Understanding the standard principles for preventing and controlling infection.
LO 3.1 - List standard infection control procedures
LO 3.2 - List the types of equipment used to implement standard precautions
LO 3.3 - Describe techniques for handwashing, handling sharps and using personal protective equipment
LO 3.4 - Explain the action to take when, using colour coded equipment, carrying out cleaning duties, storing and disposing of waste and managing spillages
LO 3.5 - Describe the chain of infection and how to implement it within the workplace.
4 Describe how to access advice and support.
LO 4.1 - Identify the infection control lead within their organisation.
LO 4.2 - Describe examples of when further advice should be obtained.
Lo 4.3 - Explain what to do if they have any concerns relating to infection control.
Yes, there are different courses for healthcare, dental, tattoo, the beauty sector and a basic infection control course for other industries like hotel workers. The courses can be taken 100% online or we can attend your workplace to deliver the course. For more information phone 01206 805359.
Yes, we also offer a video online Beauty Therapy First Aid course which is ideal for anyone working in the Beauty Industry, dental professional infection control for dental practices and staff, infection control for tattoo artists and body piercers, for medical workers our healthcare infection control course meets the healthcare requirements and we offer a basic infection control course for those in other industries. We aslo offer a Coronavirus training course.
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 300 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
Yes, we sell a full range of PPE, infection control products to keep you and your workplace safe. We also sell a full range of medical equipment and first aid supplies. Visit our store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Yes, we are adding 360 videos to many courses. These videos can be viewed on any device and allow you to see the video around 360 degrees to gain a better insight into the film. We use these for things like first aid and health and safety and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
Yes, this course can be taken virtually. The course is taught thought our virtual learning platform and a Zoom link. The course is taught by a real instructor online and you can interact with the instructor, ask questions just like a face to face lesson but without the travelling. Testing is carried out using our interactive online tests and you receive the same certificate at the end as you would with a face to face lesson. Contact us for more information and to see if this is available for you.
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
“Great eductional materials ,informative ,made me very much a ware and orienred about the topics”
“The training provides a good explanation of how to control infections at a workplace and gives good insight how any potential infection can develop in human being body, and then be treated. ”