Infection Prevention & Control

This course is designed for staff working within a Healthcare environment. It will enable delegates to understand the concept of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and how it relates to their practice area.

You will look at the methods of cleaning and waste disposal that help prevent the spread of infection, along with the personal protective equipment you should use for your own safety. 

Course content:

• Basic microbiology
• The chain of infection
• Colonisation and infection
• Defence mechanisms of the human body
• Susceptibility to infection
• Standard IPC precautions, its components and relevance to the clinical setting
• Transmission based precautions, including contact, droplet and airborne precautions. 

All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.