Infection Control Course

'I have to say, being on many, many courses, Jeff's was probably one of the most interesting and fun course I've done'

Mrs Matthewman, Bowes Hutchinsons School

Raising awareness of service users with infections within the care environment and identifying ways of reducing cross infection between service users and carers.

By the end of the session learners will be able to:

Explain common infections that may be present within the care environment
Identify routes of transmissions
Identify the signs and symptoms of different types of infections
Describe ways of reducing infections and cross contamination
Describe the principals of “universal precautions” and when their application
List common forms of PPE available to carers
Discuss when service users and carers are may be at risk from infection and reduction strategies
Recognise that service users with an infection are still required to be treated with dignity

Guided Learning Hours - 3 Hours

Certificate of Attendance