Infection Prevention & Control Course Online - Online Course

Description

This Infection Control and Prevention course will make you aware of the hazard posed by infections. It will also make you aware of how infections are spread and how to break the chain of infection.

The most effective way of preventing infection from spreading is to have clean hands. The course covers good hand washing technique and at identifies when you should clean your hands.

For employers, the course is an easy way to ensure that they comply with the legal responsibilities under the Public Health Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

After completing the course you will be able to describe:

The first course topic explains why there is a high risk of illness and infection in healthcare and care home settings. You will also learn about how your duty of care includes infection prevention and control.

The second topic describes the meaning of the terms pathogen, host and outbreak. The topic also gives examples of pathogenic organisms and explains the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases.

The third topic explains the term 'chain of infection'. You will learn about the six links in the chain of infection. The topic also presents examples of how infections enter and exit a human host.

Topic 4 identifies the symptoms of a fever. You will also learn about what is meant by an outbreak of infection and the steps that you should take when an outbreak occurs.

Topic 5 explains why good hand hygiene is essential. You will also learn about the terms contamination and decontamination. The topic also describes good hand decontamination technique.

Topic 6 explains the purpose of PPE that will probably be used in your workplace. You will learn about your responsibilities and your employer's responsibilities regarding PPE. The topic also covers why your employer might offer you vaccinations.

Topic 7 describes the difference between hazardous and non-hazardous clinical waste. It also covers the regulations that classify waste and explains how to dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines.

This topic explains how to handle 'sharps' and also identifies the action you should take if you suffer a sharps injury.

This topic is about how and why you should decontaminate soiled linen.

The final topic outlines your personal responsibilities regarding vaccinations, sickness and personal hygiene.