Health and Social Care
Infection Prevention & Control
A comprehensive three-hour course for healthcare and support workers in Scotland. Covering the chains of infection, hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, and the practical skills to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients alike.
Duration
4 Hours
4 hour session covering infection prevention & control
Format
In Person
Face-to-face classroom training
Location
Onsite
At our training facility in dumfries
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- Why infection control matters
The session opens by establishing the importance of infection prevention in healthcare settings. Covering the scale of healthcare-associated infections, the impact on patient outcomes, and the legal and professional responsibilities of care workers. - Chains of infection & how transmission occurs
Participants explore how infection spreads, examining the chain of infection model, common pathogens, and the conditions that allow microorganisms to thrive. Case studies ground this in real care scenarios including Norovirus and other common outbreaks. - Hand hygiene & personal hygiene habits
Practical demonstrations and hands-on activities cover correct hand washing technique, when to wash vs. use hand gel, and personal hygiene habits that break the chain of infection. Participants practice technique and receive feedback. - Standard precautions & PPE
This section covers standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and the correct selection, use, and disposal of PPE. Participants learn when each type of PPE is required and practice donning and doffing procedures correctly. - Spillages, waste, laundry & sharps
Group activity covering the safe management of clinical waste, contaminated laundry, blood and body fluid spillages, and sharps injuries, including correct reporting procedures and what to do immediately following exposure. - Assessment, Q&A & certification
Continuous assessment runs throughout. The session closes with an open Q&A and knowledge check. Participants who complete all assessments successfully receive their CPD-certified certificate.
What you'll learn
✓ Understand why infection control is critical in healthcare settings
✓ Comprehend the chain of infection and how transmission occurs
✓ Apply correct hand hygiene technique and personal hygiene habits
✓ Understand personal hygiene in the context of norovirus and outbreak prevention
✓ Implement standard infection control precautions (SICPs) confidently
✓ Establish effective hand washing routines and understand when to use them
✓ Select, use and dispose of PPE correctly for diffrent care scenarios
✓ Safely manage spillages, clinical waste, laundry and sharps injuries
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
Where it takes place
Training can be delivered at our Dumfries training facility or onsite at your organisation’s premises, with sessions available for up to 8 delegates.
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