Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control Course

Description

OVERVIEW

Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control Course Online Training Overview

This Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 online course will give an overview of prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection, how they are spread, and the impact these infections have on patients and your duty of care.

Duration: 2 Hour     CPD Points: 2

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn?

Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe and explain the consequences of infection and how infections are spread in a healthcare setting
• Describe the impact of infections on patients and your duty of care to your patients
• Understand how personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, management of blood, body fluids, shares, the environment, and care equipment can help prevent the spread of infection

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• Care Certificate Standard 15 -Infection Prevention and Control – Course Introduction
• Introduction
• Overview
• Knowledge Check – How are HCAIs Spread?
• What are HCAIs?
• Common HCAIs
• Use of Antibiotics
• Types of HCAIs
• How HCAIs Spread
• Illnesses Cause by HCAIs
• Patient Experiences
• Knowledge Check – Who is Responsible?
• Appearance and Hygiene
• Duty of Care
• Caring for Your Health
• Bloodborne Viruses
• Skin Condition
• Are You Fit to Work
• Prevent the Spread
• Managing Infection Prevention and Control

Unit 2

• The Chain of Infection
• Knowledge Check – Chain of Infection
• Standard Principles
• Types of Hand Cleaning
• Proper Hand Hygiene
• Using Alcohol-Based Handrubs
• Hand Washing
• Knowledge Check – Hand Hygiene
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Types of Gloves
• Types of Aprons
• Face Protection
• Knowledge Check – Gloves
• Responsibilities
• Managing the Environment
• Knowledge Check – Dust Danger
• Cleaning Schedules
• Storing Cleaning Equipment
• National Colour Scheme for Cleaning Materials
• Blood and Body Fluid Spillage
• Spillage Kits
• Safe Handling and Disposal
• Types of Sharps
• Sharps Disposal Containers
• Sharps Injuries
• Handling Linen
• Linen Classification
• Separating Linen
• Safe Linen Handling
• Healthcare Waste Disposal
• Hazardous Waste
• Waste Streams
• Disposing of Medicines
• Hazardous Waste Bags
• Anatomical Waste
• Non-Hazardous Waste

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Care Certificate Standard 15 infection prevention and control Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Infection Prevention and Control training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement
• Care Certificate

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
  Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers.
• Recruitment & staffing agencies and Bank Staff in the care sector

Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control FAQ

Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.