
Infection Prevention & Control for Clinical Staff
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Price
£30.00 including VAT
- Course Type E-Learning
- Course Duration 3 Hours
- Course Access 12 Months
- Awarded By The CPD Group
- Student Discount Card All students enrolled on this course are eligible to apply for a TOTUM Pro card



This Infection Prevention & Control for Clinical Staff course offers a detailed examination of standard infection prevention and control measures. The training covers essential fundamentals and principles needed to prevent infections associated with healthcare. Additionally, you will learn about managing these infections and how to effectively apply your infection control knowledge in a practical setting.
This course enhances understanding of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), their spread, and their impact on patients and healthcare settings. Participants will learn about their duty of care, management strategies to prevent spread, and the role of healthcare staff in infection prevention. Additionally, the course covers the concept of asepsis, the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and management of blood, body fluids, sharps, and care equipment in preventing infection spread. Participants will also gain insights into roles and responsibilities in infection prevention.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain what a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is and how these infections spread
- Describe the impact healthcare-associated infections have on patients, your duty of care to patients and management in the workplace that can prevent the spread
- Describe how healthcare staff can help prevent infections from spreading
- Explain what asepsis is
- Describe how hand hygiene, personal protective equipment management of blood, body fluids, sharps, the environment and care equipment helps prevent the spread of infection
- Know about roles and responsibilities with infection prevention
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- Course created by experts.
- Accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Free Retakes.
- Download and print your accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.
Course accreditations
This course is accredited by the CPD Accreditation Group as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Bulk discounts
Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.
If you wish to discuss a large individual order for this course, and/or would like to be invoiced in advance, please call our sales team on 01707 828 751 to make an enquiry.
This course is aimed at individuals and teams who wants to learn the fundamentals and principles involved in preventing healthcare associated infections.
Our e-learning is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals and teams. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.
In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.
Exams and Accreditation Features:
- This course is accredited by The CPD Group
- Our Online test will be multiple choice. You can retake the test at no extra cost to improve your grade.
- An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion which enable you to obtain certified CPD hours
- All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.
Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 01707 828 751. We're happy to help!
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the meaning of ‘infection’, recognise the signs of it and know its causes
- Have knowledge and understanding of how infection is spread
- Have knowledge and understanding of how to prevent and reduce the spread of infection
- Know what measures can be taken in order to reduce the spread of infection
- Understand hygiene, the importance of disinfection and sterilisation, and how to carry out these procedures to the highest standard required to control infection
- Have understanding of legislation, risk assessment and any other related policies
We are one of the leading training providers offering CPD Accredited and Certificated online training courses following the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
- An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion which enable you to obtain certified CPD hours.
- The courses are responsive meaning they can be accessed on a PC, Laptop, Desktop, Mobile or tablet.
- The course will count towards CPD hours for the process of revalidation for midwives and nurses.
- The online nature of the courses means that they are cheaper, but do not compromise the quality.
- We take pride in our customer service, offering dedicated Tutor Support via email, online messenger and telephone.
- The test will be multiple choice. You can retake the test at no extra cost to improve your grade.
- The learning can be viewed after the test for future reference.
- The courses come complete with both online “class room” style training and downloadable documentation to aid your learning.
- You have 12 months in which to complete the course.
- All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.
- You are able to access training courses on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.
- The module can be used as Induction, Awareness, Refresher and Foundation Training.
- The course will assist in remaining compliant, getting a job, starting a career or to expand on your current learning and development.
For purchases of 1 to 9 user enrolments select the number of users you require and add the course to your shopping basket by selecting Add to Basket. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a PayPal account. Once payment is confirmed, we’ll process your order and email your course login instructions.
For a licence for 10 or more user enrolments, discounts, or if you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice, please contact us on 0808 175 1269 or email sales@mytrainingacademy.org.uk.
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