This course is for staff working in the healthcare sector. It ensures all staff who work in the healthcare sector have the same understanding and good practice in this area. This course includes Covid – 19 PPE information. Infection prevention and control is part of the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and is a major priority for the health care sector.

Level: Secure Training Services Level 1
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Assessment: Multiple Choice
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standards: CSTF
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

Upon completion of this course you will be able to,
1. Describe and explain the consequences of healthcare-associaced infections (HCAI) and how they spread
2. Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections have on patients and your duty of care to patients
3. Explain how good IPC practice can help prevent the spread of infection
4. Describe the actions that can minimise the risks to health and safety and contribute to positive and safe practice

This course is made up of the following modules,
- Definition of HCAI
- Your duty of care
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Managing the Environment
- Safe Handling and Disposal of Waste

Healthcare professionals as part of their statutory training requirements.