INFECTION CONTROL AWARENESS

Our Infection Control training is aimed at any employee, self-employed person, or safety representative who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids. This course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE, NHS and allied medical professionals.  

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding infection control and highlights working practices that prevent the spread of infection.

Course: Infection Control Awareness

Duration: Full Day

Contact Hours: 6 hours

Certification: Awareness Course

Assessment Type: Knowledge Assessment

This course is ideal for people who have no prior experience or awareness of Infection Control.

Course: Infection Control Awareness [Update]

Duration: Half Day

Contact Hours: 3 hours

Certification: Awareness Course

Assessment Type: Knowledge Assessment

This course is ideal for people who require an annual update and have already gained experience and understanding of Infection Control principles.

• Current legislation
• Employee and Employer responsibilities
• Bacteria and viruses
• Means of transmission & contamination
• Common infections
• Cleaning
• Spillages
• Universal precautions
• Personal hygiene
• RIDDOR
• COSHH
• Risk Assessment
• Best Practice

At the end of the session attendees will be familiar with:

• State their obligations and that of their employers with regard to infection control and Prevention.
• Understand the consequences of poor infection control practice 
• State the actions to be taken in relation to the infection control requirements put in place at their place of work. 
• Identify the correct actions with regard to a range of different infection control situations.
• Describe the principle of Infection Control and Prevention.
• Identify ways to address and implement Infection Control and Prevention in the work place.

Assessments

• Knowledge Based Theory Test

Infection Control Awareness training is just one of the many courses offered by #SAM247. Our courses are accessible for everyone wanting to improve their professional skills and knowledge base.

 People who attend this course:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Healthcare Workers
• Care and Support Assistants
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Care Givers and Family Members
• Anyone wanting to further their career prospects

We aim to promote excellence through education. Being a nurse led company, we genuinely understand the difficulties that you may be facing within the Healthcare Sector. Service delivery and training ultimately play a fundamental role in the quality of care people receive. To find out how #SAM247 can help you, please email us at: enquiries@samsolutions247.com