Infection Risk Assessment and Minimising Infection Course

Description

Infections are a major cause of illness and death in healthcare settings. By understanding the risks of infection and how to prevent them, you can help to keep your patients safe. This Health and safety in Care course will teach you how to identify, assess and minimise the risk of infection in a healthcare setting. You will learn about the basic framework for health and safety, how to access information and guidance on health and safety, and your responsibilities related to infection prevention and control. You will also learn how to recognise and respond to outbreaks of infection, implement proportionate approaches to the implementation of infection prevention and control, and support others to comply with legislative requirements.

Learning Outcomes:

This Infection Risk Assessment and Minimising Infection course provides a comprehensive understanding of the health and safety framework necessary for a secure environment. It offers essential information and guidance regarding health and safety norms, educating students to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. The curriculum also elaborates on the roles and responsibilities related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), empowering learners to respond appropriately to potential infection outbreaks.

The course further instils the ability to deploy proportionate and efficient approaches in the application of IPC. This, in turn, helps reduce the risk of infections and manage them proficiently when they occur. An essential part of the curriculum focuses on equipping learners to aid others in adhering to legislative standards, thereby promoting a safe and health-conscious environment.

This course helps students understand the comprehensive steps involved in infection risk assessment and the measures to minimise it. This knowledge proves invaluable in maintaining optimal health and safety conditions in various professional settings.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all learners will be eligible to receive a certificate titled Health and safety in Care to acknowledge their achievement. We are delighted to offer two formats for your certificate: PDF and Hardcopy.

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

This course is designed for individuals working or aspiring to work in healthcare and social care settings. It is particularly relevant for care workers, nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, and managers in residential care or community care settings. The Infection Risk Assessment and Minimising Infection course provides essential knowledge and skills for those responsible for infection prevention and control, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and staff.

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery):

For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99.

Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery):

For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.