Infection Control
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This training provides a thoroughly comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding infection control and highlights the kinds of working practices essential for preventing the spread of infection in the care environment.
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Further Details
Course contents
• Bacteria and viruses
• Means of Transmission
• People at risk
• Standard precautions
• Hand hygiene
• Personal hygiene
• Disposal of waste
• Prevention of contamination
• Collecting and handling specimens
• Disinfection and sterilization
Aims and objectives.
It covers the requirements of the Skills for Care induction standards and the key pieces of legislation relating to infection control. The course focuses on the following subjects:
• Infection control policies and procedures;
• COSHH;
• The handling and storage of specimens;
• Effective hygiene;
• Protective clothing;
• The storage of clinical waste,
• Clinical waste; spillages; soiled laundry; and common infections.
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