Infection Control (Half-Day Course)

Infection Control in Health & Social Care

Effective infection prevention and control is essential in health and social care settings to protect both staff and vulnerable individuals. This half-day training course provides participants with practical strategies to minimise infection risks, including proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, and environmental management. Attendees will learn how to break the chain of infection and create a safer workplace.

What You Will Learn

–Understanding Infection Prevention & Control – Learn how infections spread and the role of staff in preventing outbreaks.

–Hand Hygiene & Sanitisation – Master proper handwashing techniques and understand when and how to use hand sanitiser effectively.

–Correct Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – Learn how to select, wear, and dispose of PPE safely to prevent cross-contamination.

–Managing Blood & Body Fluid Spills – Understand safe procedures for cleaning and handling hazardous spills to reduce the risk of infection.

–Workplace Exposure & Sharps Safety – Learn how to handle sharps responsibly, prevent needlestick injuries, and respond to exposure incidents.

–Environmental & Equipment Management – Explore best practices for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining care environments to reduce infection risks.

–Recognising When You May Pose a Risk – Identify situations where your own health condition may endanger others and understand the steps to take.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for care workers, nurses, healthcare assistants, cleaning staff, and anyone working in health and social care settings.

Why Choose This Course?

• Practical, up-to-date infection control training based on industry best practices.
• Helps ensure compliance with CQC, health & safety, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Reduces infection risks and promotes a safer working environment.

Course Availability: Available as an in-house training session or an open course at selected locations.