Health & Safety

Infection prevention and control

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Course Overview

The Infection Prevention and Control e-learning course by Highfield is designed to help learners understand how infections spread and the measures needed to prevent and control them in health, care, and workplace settings. The course outlines best practices in hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and risk management to help reduce the risk of infection transmission.

What You'll Learn

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Understand how infections are transmitted and the chain of infection

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Recognise the importance of personal hygiene and correct handwashing techniques

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Learn about the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Identify how to clean and disinfect environments safely

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Understand the responsibilities of individuals and organisations in infection control

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Explore practical ways to reduce infection risk in various settings

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for: Healthcare and social care staff in hospitals, care homes, or community settings New employees undergoing Care Certificate or workplace induction Support workers, cleaners, and ancillary staff in high-risk environments Anyone responsible for maintaining hygiene standards in the workplace

This Course Includes

100 downloadable resources
Available Across Devices
Certificate of completion
2hr on-demand course completion

Working With the Best Clients and Partners & Trusted By professional from leading organisations

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