Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a key element identified by Skills for Care and is vital to the well-being of people that need support and their care workers. Good IPC is essential.
This domiciliary care based training resource provides substantial support in making sure staff understand and comply with legal obligations as well as significantly improving staff skills and knowledge in this area.
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a key element identified by Skills for Care and is vital to the well-being of people that need support and their care workers. Good IPC is essential.
This domiciliary care based training resource provides substantial support in making sure staff understand and comply with legal obligations as well as significantly improving staff skills and knowledge in this area.
Looking for the Care Home course? Click here
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Home Care 10 – Infection Prevention & Control.
12 Interactive Chapters, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate
Subjects covered include:
- Causes of Infection
- Agreed Ways of Working
- Responsibilities
- How Infections are Spread
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Cleaning
- Safe management of urinary catheters
- Preventing Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
- Laundry
- Personal Hygiene
- Safe Food Handling
- Waste Disposal
- Managing Health and Reporting Infections
England
Care Certificate Standard 15
NOS: IPC6.2012
RQF: The principles of infection prevention and control (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support), Causes and Spread of Infection (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)
Wales
All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC) Sections 3 & 7
Scotland
The Health and Social Care Standards
Northern Ireland
NISCC’s Induction Standards
