Infection Prevention and Control Level 1

Description

OVERVIEW

Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 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

What You will learn?

Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 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

• Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 – 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 Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 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

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

Target Audience	Required Frequency of Refresher Training or Assessment by the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)
All staff including contractors, unpaid and voluntary staff.	every 3 years

Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 FAQ

Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course?

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

Is the Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited fire safety awareness 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 Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 course 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 Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 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.