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On-Demand course
12 hours
All levels
What's the importance of infection prevention and immunization? How can you protect yourself, your staff, and the public against infectious diseases? This Infection Prevention and Immunization course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and those around you from infectious diseases.
This CPD-certified online course will teach you the most recent infection prevention and immunization topics. You will also learn how to prevent an infection from spreading by following conventional measures such as handwashing and cooking. This is critical for any healthcare or general organization that wants to stay in compliance with its regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
Learning Outcomes
After this Infection Prevention and Immunization course, you will be able to:
Understand the infection control assurance framework in the UK.
Know standard hand washing technique.
Describe the concepts of immunizations.
Recognize water and foodborne infections.
Know about the infections that spread by body fluid.
Learn about the rare infections that are found in the UK.
So, enrol in this Infection Prevention and Immunization course today and start learning!
Why should you choose this course with Academy for Health & Fitness?
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course
Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning
Innovative and engaging content and activities
Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
Complete this program in your own time, at your own pace
Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support
This course has been designed by experts, to create a rich and in-depth training experience for all the students who enrol on it. Enrol on this course now and get instant access to all course materials. Then, enjoy the course materials online from any internet-enabled device and learn when it suits you.
Start your learning journey with this course straight away and take a step forward in securing a better future!
**** Course Curriculum ****
Here is the curriculum breakdown of this Course:
Module 1: Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
Purpose of the Policy
Objective
Definitions
Scope
Duties
Healthcare Personnel
Infection Control Assurance Framework
Training
Patient and Public Information
Monitoring
Contacting the Infection Prevention and Control Team
Module 2: Principles
Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections
Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Settings
Handwashing
Other important points in handwashing
Standard handwashing procedures
Asepsis
Decontamination
Standard Environmental Cleaning
Disinfection Methods
Precautions
MRSA
Module 3: Immunization
Basic Principles of Immunization
The creation of the EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization)
The impact of the EPI
The six targeted diseases
Progress towards meeting EPI targets
Module 4: Infections Spread by Food and Water
Diarrhoea
Typhoid
Poliomyelitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis E
Module 5: Infections Spread by Animals and Insects, and Less Common Infections Found in the UK
Anthrax
Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever
Hantavirus
Legionnaire's disease
Leishmaniasis
Leptospirosis
Louse-borne typhus
Lyme disease
Malaria
Rabies
Tetanus
Tickborne encephalitis
Toxoplasmosis
West Nile fever
Module 6: Infections & Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact
Diphtheria
Influenza
Pertussis
Mumps
Rubella (German measles)
Measles (Rubeola)
Haemophilus influenza type B (HIB)
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Module 7: Infections Spread by Sexual Contact
General points
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
Chancroid
Trichomoniasis
Non-gonoccal urethritis
Genital herpes
Genital warts
Pubic lice
Bacterial Vaginosis and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Module 8: Infections Spread by Blood and Body Fluids
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Assessment Process
Once you have completed all the modules in this course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed this course.
15 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
This Infection Prevention and Immunisation course can be enrolled in by:
Anyone interested in this topic to develop their personal awareness.
Anyone working in the health sector.
Students
Job seekers in the health sector.
There are no previous knowledge requirements for this programme; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol on this course without any hesitation.
All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.
Browse this 100% online course from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry Skillset with this course.
Health Visitor (£45,838 Annually)
Community Public Health Nurse (£45,838 Annually)
Practice Nurse (£47,672 Annually)
Immunization Nurse (£22.00 - £28.00 per hour)
CPD Accredited Certificate
Digital certificate - £10
CPD Accredited Certificate
Hard copy certificate - £29
If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.