Infection Control

Preventing infection is fundamental to safe and effective health care. This course offers a clear and practical introduction to the principles that protect patients, staff, and visitors from avoidable harm. It guides learners through the essential knowledge required to reduce risks and maintain high standards of cleanliness across different care environments.

Learners begin by examining how infections are caused and spread in health care settings. By understanding the chain of infection, learners recognise how everyday actions, equipment, and environmental factors can either contribute to or reduce transmission. This early awareness forms the foundation for safe working practices.

Personal hygiene and individual health are explored next. The course highlights why handwashing, appropriate use of protective clothing, and responsible personal behaviour are critical in preventing infection. Learners also consider how staff illness, breaks in hygiene routines, or poor practice can quickly compromise safety.

The programme then moves into the principles of decontamination, cleaning, and waste management. Learners gain insight into safe disposal methods, correct cleaning procedures, and the role of decontamination in keeping equipment and clinical areas safe. These are essential elements in breaking the chain of infection and maintaining compliance with organisational standards.

Finally, the course focuses on the broader principles of infection prevention and control. This includes understanding policy, following protocols, using protective equipment correctly, and maintaining vigilance in both clinical and non clinical tasks.

Ideal for anyone working in or entering health or social care, the course supports safer practice and boosts confidence in recognising and managing infection risks.