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20 Credits
Care Certificate - Infection Prevention and Control
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|⏱️30 - 60 Mins
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Course Overview
The Infection Prevention and Control module from Highfield’s Care Certificate e-learning series teaches learners how to minimise the risk of infection in health and social care settings. The course outlines the standard precautions and best practices that must be followed to prevent the spread of infection and maintain a safe and hygienic environment for those receiving and providing care.
What You'll Learn
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Understand what infection is and how it spreads
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Learn about the chain of infection and how to break it
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Recognise the importance of personal hygiene and effective handwashing
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Understand how and when to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Learn how to handle waste, sharps, and contaminated materials safely
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Explore your responsibilities in maintaining infection control standards
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
New care workers completing the Care Certificate
Healthcare assistants and support staff in residential, domiciliary, or hospital settings
Ancillary, cleaning, and catering staff working in care environments
Anyone involved in maintaining hygiene and safety in a care role
New care workers completing the Care Certificate
Healthcare assistants and support staff in residential, domiciliary, or hospital settings
Ancillary, cleaning, and catering staff working in care environments
Anyone involved in maintaining hygiene and safety in a care role
This Course Includes
100 downloadable resources
Available Across Devices
Certificate of completion
2hr on-demand course completion