This workshop is suitable for: HCAs & Nurses new to Primary Care or seeking a refresher.

Places available:  15 – Fee/s:  NfP Members £65 / Non Members £110

Infection Control training is essential for all staff working in a healthcare environment to enable the protection of themselves and those in their care. This Infection Control course enables staff to understand the obligations and responsibilities that should be performed when dealing with infection control issues.

In addition, they will be able to demonstrate and explain good hand washing techniques along with having an understanding of maintaining a clean and sterile environment using infection control procedures.

Course Content

• The meaning and importance of infection control
• Legislation and management of infection control in the UK
• Practising infection control
• Universal precautions
• Infection and its causes
• How infection spreads
• How to fight infection
• Making and breaking the chain of infection
• Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI’s)
• Managing exposure to blood-borne viruses
• Personal health and hygiene, including hand washing techniques
• Keeping a clean working environment.
• Understand the importance of standard and universal precautions
• Aware of waste disposal issues

Course Assessment and Certification

• Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction of group activities. The trainer will check understanding, involvement and the ability of all students throughout the duration of the course.
• A certificate of attendance will be issued.