The Fifteenth Standard of The Care Certificate teaches you how to improve your infection control skills.
Care Certificate Standard 15: Infection Prevention and Control at a glance
- 1-year nationally recognised certificate
- 59 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
Group Rates also available
Study online for the knowledge units of the Care Certificate Standard 15 "Infection Prevention and Control". This short course covers all you need to learn to complete this knowledge unit. You then complete the practical units in your workplace.
This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.
Companies, organisations or agencies are encouraged to contact us for group discounts and information about onsite training and how our system can be used to track and monitor your staff training.
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.
- Care workers
- Nurses
- Social care
- Health care assistants
- Assistant practitioners
- Care support workers
- Anyone supporting clinical roles in the NHS where they have direct contact with patients
- Home care workers
- Porters
- Volunteers
- Cooks
- Drivers
This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 59 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.
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Infection Control Legislation
- Who is at risk?
- Types of Infections
- Skin Diseases
- The Chain of infection
- First Aid and Infection Control
- Contaminated objects
- Contaminated Linen
- Cross Infection
- Example of indirect cross-contamination
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Surface Cleaning
- Hazardous Sharps Disposal Procedures
- Hand hygiene policy
- Use of gloves
- Hand washing
- Waterless hand gels
- Infection Control Student Manual V8.1
- PHE Additional Considerations of COVID-19 Poster
- CDC Facial Hair and FFP3 Respirators
- COVID19 - Guidance Employers and businesses
- CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
- CQC website link
- Cae Inspectorate Scotland website link
- Care Information Scotland website link
- Care certificate mapping document
- Cleaning colour coding in the NHS poster
- Colour Coding in hospitals leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid and Social Distancing poster
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Government Advice: Best Practice Hand Rub
- Government Advice: Best Practice Hand Wash
- Government Advice: Best Practice Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spillages
- HSE report on the equivalence of N95 and FFP2 masks and other PPE in relation to COVID 19
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- Link to the HSE website
- NHS Choices Web link
- PHE Recommended PPE for Ambulance Staff Paramedics First Responders and Pharmacists Poster
- PHE Recommended PPE for Healthcare Workers By Secondary Care Clinical Context Poster
- PHE Recommended PPE for Primary Outpatient and Community Care By Setting Poster
- PHE Visual Guide to PPE
- ProTrainings Face Mask and Washing Hands leaflet
- Routine Decontamination of Reusable Non-Invasive Equipment
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Skills for Care Website
- Standard 15 - Course notes from Skills for Care
- Using disposable respirators - HSE poster
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
Can I gain the Care Certificate 100% online?
The care certificate has two parts, the knowledge part and the competence part. The knowledge part you can complete using the ProTrainings video online course or in a class course nationwide and the competence part you complete in the workplace. The only exception is the CPR module which can be simulated in the class. Phone 01206 805359.
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
Do you offer different types of infection control training for different industries?
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.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
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.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
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.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
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.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
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 350 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.
Do you sell PPE, infection control products and medical equipment?
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
Are your courses Endorsed?
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.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
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.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
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.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Excellent! Great for staff members to study for all qualifications needed. Thank you 😊”
- Josephine, Body Piercer from Hertfordshire
“good video training for hygiene and great understanding of infection prevention control”
- peter, support worker from dorset
“Excellent! Great for staff members to study for all qualifications needed. Thank you 😊”
- Josephine, Body Piercer from Hertfordshire
“good video training for hygiene and great understanding of infection prevention control”
- peter, support worker from dorset
