Infection Control

The control of infection is an essential requirement of care in any setting from nurseries and playgroups to residential and nursing homes. This course will give a sound knowledge and a practical guide to help reduce the risk of infection occurring.

Subjects covered:

General introduction

Micro-organisms, infection, the chain of infection, pathogens, causative agents, transmission, way in/out and susceptible hosts.

Reducing the risk of infection

Standard precautions, risk assessment, personal/hand hygiene, PPE, blood and body fluids, equipment, environmental control, safe disposal of waste, safe handling of linen and appropriate case placement.

Putting it all together - managing and reducing the risk

Standards, documentation, quality assurance, management/worker roles and responsibilities, barriers to infection control, law/guidelines and Health Protection Agencies.

Topics

  • Infection
  • Reducing the risk of infection
  • Control precautions
  • Managing and reducing the risk of infection 
  • Law and guidelines 
  • Health and safety policy 
  • Micro-organisms
  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa
  • Parasites.

This course is designed for  those employed in all industries where knowledge of infection control is required.

GCS Training This course is offered by Gower College Swansea's business training team at GCS Training. Proceed to view Infection Control at GCS Training.