Infection Control In The Workplace Course

The Infection Control in the Workplace Course considers how infectious microorganisms are transferred in the workplace and the processes and procedures required to prevent infections from spreading. This includes effective hand washing, cleaning activities and waste
disposal procedures. This entirely online course is also suitable as part of a school, college or other educational programme.

The estimated duration of the Infection Control in the Workplace course is 2 hours.  Candidates may log in and out of the system and therefore do not need to complete the course in a single sitting. Learner course progress is automatically saved, so that they may return to the course whenever they wish and as a result course completion is entirely in the hands of the learner.

Learners receive 90 days of access to the Infection Control in the Workplace course materials from the date of registration, therefore the course can be completed straightaway or at one’s leisure.  Learners receive individual login details and can access the course using any device, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  This provides learners with the flexibility to train on the go, whenever and wherever they wish, providing a more economical training option for small and large businesses.

The Infection Control in the Workplace Course is suitable for all staff members. It will provide important information which will enable them to understand the actions that should be taken to reduce the spread of infections in the workplace.

This course can also be used as a valuable part of a school, or other educational programme.  Furthermore, the opportunity for learners to gain an instant achievement certificate is highly motivating.

The Infection Control in the Workplace Course consists of 3 core units and is concluded by a final exam:

UNIT 1 – COMMON INFECTIONS.
UNIT 2 – HYGIENE AND PPE.
UNIT 3 – RISK ASSESSMENT.

Each unit consists of topics and interim quizzes which must be completed before progress.  At each stage, learners must click a ‘MARK COMPLETE‘ button to progress. This serves as a means by which course progress can be tracked and is particularly useful in situations where learners are enrolled by a manager.

Using clearly defined Units and Topics provides candidates with a structured framework that allows them to set achievement targets as they progress through the course.  Each course section is marked with a green check following completion, allowing learners to leave and easily recommence training.

By the end of the Infection Control in the Workplace course, learners should be able to.

• Outline common infections found in the workplace.
• Identify the causes of infection.
• Understand the legislation related to infection control.
• Outline the standard procedures for infection prevention and control.
• Outline the controls to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory infections.
• Explain the importance of hand washing for the prevention and control of infection.
• Identify the appropriate resources and facilities required for cleaning the work environment.
• Explain the correct procedures for the cleaning of equipment.
• Outline the correct procedure for hand washing.
• State when hand sanitisers should be used and their limitations.
• Define the term ‘risk’.
• Outline potential risks of infection within the workplace.
• Describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment.
• Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment.