Infection Prevention Control Course

Franklin’s Training Services have been providing training across the UK for almost 20 years.

Course duration:

3 hours

To enable learners to control infection in their workplace

Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection.
Understand the importance of risk assessment regarding the prevention and control of infections.
Understand the importance of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections.
Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections.
Identify and understand legislation and policies & procedures regarding the prevention and control of infections.
Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection.
Identify microorganisms and describe the chain of infection
Explain the means of transmission
Demonstrate effective hand washing technique

The importance of infection control procedures
Legislation and Regulations
Policy and Procedure
Employers and Employees Responsibilities
Consequences of Poor Infection Control, Notifications of Infectious Diseases
Clinical and Healthcare Staff
Notifiable Diseases
Stool Form Scale
Risk Assessment Hazards and Risk
Standard IPC Precautions
Main routes and the chain of infection
Personal Hygiene and PPE Hand Washing – Including Glo Germ Hand washing Exercise
Disposal of Waste including clinical and sharps waste, spillage management
Equipment/Sterilisation/Decontamination
The environment and surroundings – how to prevent infection including Pets.

“Excellent course, great trainer, very clear to learn the information provided. Thank you!”

Natalie

Fire Marshall Training

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