Infection Control

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Infection control and prevention is essential for businesses where work activities could put employees at risk of passing on or contracting an infection.

 

This includes working in a healthcare environment, in close contact with people or animals, and cleaning human and animal waste. Infections are easily passed on, but equally easy to avoid if everyone on the premises takes proper preventative action.

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This infection control course covers the sources of microorganisms and how infectious bacteria transfer between hosts.

 

Learners will understand the process of preventing infections from spreading. This includes proper hand washing procedures, wound dressing, cleaning activities, and waste disposal.

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By the end of this course learners will:

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• Be able to identify sources of infections.

• Understand the various ways that infections may be transmitted.

• Understand the chain of infection and how it helps us identify effective ways to control risks.

• Recognise the importance of your employer carrying out risk assessments of your workplace.

• Have a basic understanding of what you and your employer's legal duties are under certain pieces of legislation.

• Be fully aware of what preventative measures and remedial actions help prevent infections from transmitting.