Improve Your Infection Control Skills. This course is tailored to those working in Tattoo Parlours.
Tattoo Infection Control Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance
- 1-year nationally recognised certificate
- 1 hour and 19 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
If you are working in any aspect of the Tattooists industry or Body Piercing, you will need to have an understanding of many different aspects of infection control to keep you and your clients safe. Blood Borne Pathogens can be spread with needles and other items of equipment you use and there is a requirement to have basic training in correct infection control technique.
This course covers the possible dangers that you could come across and how with basic good practice you will keep safe and increase the trust with your clients.
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.
- Tattooists
- Body Piercing
- Injection treatments
- Beauty Therapy
- Massage
- Hairdressers
- Ear Piercing
- Semi-Permanent tattooist
This course comes with 3.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 19 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.
- Introduction
- Introductory Infection Control Training
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Infection Control Legislation
- The chain of infection
- Types of Blood-Borne Diseases
- HIV and AIDS
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Hepatitis C Virus
- Skin Diseases
- Other Viruses
- Infection and Work Practice Controls
- Cross Infection
- Reducing Risk
- Body Fluid Cleanup Procedures
- Hazardous Disposal Procedures
- Glove Removal and Disposal
- Hand Hygiene
- Exposure Incident
- Clean Technique Tattoos
- Safe Injection Practices
- Testing and Counselling
- 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
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE 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 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE guide to COSHH
- HSE report on the equivalence of N95 and FFP2 masks and other PPE in relation to COVID 19
- Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
- 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
- Step by Step Guide to COSHH HSE Guide - Link to HSE website
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
Do you offer an infection control course for different industries?
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.
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
Can I take this course virtually online with a real instructor?
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.
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
“Lots of useful information ”
- Kirsty from N/A
“Amazing website, can play videos back. Love the way each video is only a few minutes long and these a question to understanding of each clip.”
- Natalie, Beauty Therapist from Lancashire
“Lots of useful information ”
- Kirsty from N/A
“Amazing website, can play videos back. Love the way each video is only a few minutes long and these a question to understanding of each clip.”
- Natalie, Beauty Therapist from Lancashire
