Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by infectious disease and infection control. 
• Recognise how certain illnesses spread to others and see examples of infectious disease outbreaks.
• Learn how infectious diseases are categorised and the occupations more at risk.
• Know the importance of and how to follow standard infection control precautions.
• Understand the different transmission-based precautions and when to use them.
• Appreciate what is meant by the hierarchy of controls and learn how to carry out a risk assessment.
• Understand the regulations, guidelines, and standards relating to infectious disease prevention in the healthcare and medical sector.

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Completed in approximately 60 Minutes

• Introduction, what is an infectious disease?
• Disease transmission
• Employee and employer responsibilities
• Infection risk management
• Standard infection control precautions
• Transmission-based precautions
• Test

Healthcare Workers   

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who work directly with patients in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This course provides essential skills to minimise infection risks for both patients and healthcare staff.

Social Care Professionals

Those working in residential homes, rehabilitation centres, or in-home care settings. Social care workers can benefit from infection control training to keep vulnerable individuals safe, especially when working in close contact.

Support Staff in Healthcare and Social Care Environments

Non-clinical staff, such as janitors, administrators, and food service workers, who may be exposed to infection risks in these settings. Infection control training helps them understand and contribute to a safer work environment.

Health and Safety Officers   

Professionals who are responsible for creating and enforcing health and safety policies within organisations. This course provides them with the latest infection control standards, enabling them to create and monitor effective policies.

Public Health Professionals and Infection Control Specialists

Those who specialise in disease prevention and outbreak response can benefit from a refresher in current infection control practices and legal compliance.

Anyone Entering a Healthcare or Social Care Role

New hires or those transitioning into healthcare or social care fields can gain foundational infection control knowledge, preparing them for the demands of their new role.

Supervisors and Managers in Care Settings

Leaders responsible for training and ensuring staff compliance with infection control policies. This course equips them with the knowledge to reinforce safe practices among their teams.