Infection Control Lead

About This Course

This course provides learners with knowledge of infection control relevant to the role of infection control lead. The course presents a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection. Upon achieving a mark of 80% or more, learners receive a certificate to download.

Learning Outcomes

✓Understand their role and responsibilities as an Infection Control Lead
✓Identify causes of infection and types of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, prions)
✓Recall correct PPE selection and usage
✓Know when and how to clean and disinfect surfaces, impressions, prostheses, and appliances
✓Recognise the importance of maintaining high hygiene standards and infection prevention in clinical settings
✓Differentiate between essential quality requirements and best practice
✓Demonstrate a full decontamination process
✓List recommended vaccinations for healthcare workers
✓Follow correct procedures for spillages and waste segregation
✓Create and maintain validation records and infection control policies
✓Understand audit requirements, record-keeping, and CQC inspection expectations

Course Curriculum

1.Role and responsibilities as an Infection Control Lead
2.Causes of infection and types of microorganisms
3.Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
4.Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, impressions, prostheses, and orthodontic appliances
5.Hygiene standards and infection prevention in clinical environments
6.Essential quality requirements versus best practice
7.Decontamination process
8.Vaccinations for healthcare workers
9.Spillage and waste segregation procedures
10.Validation records and infection control policies
11.Auditing, record-keeping, and CQC inspection preparation

Course Details

Price: £42
Format: online

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