Infection Prevention and Control for Care Homes – Level 1

Infection Prevention and Control for Care Homes – Level 1 | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited

Who is the course for?

This foundational infection prevention and control online course is tailored for all care home staff, including care workers, care assistants, residential and nursing assistants, and non-clinical staff such as porters, cooks, and drivers interacting with service users. It is crucial for both paid and voluntary members of the team.

What is covered in this course?

This infection prevention and control for care homes online course covers the following:

Introduction: 

• Overview of infection control principles.

Key legislation and regulations: 

• Understanding the legal framework and standards.

Standard infection prevention and control precautions: 

• Practical application in care settings.

Personal fitness for work: 

• Managing health to prevent infectious risk.

Summary and review: 

• Recap of critical safety points.

References and resources: 

• For a more profound understanding and compliance.

End of course assessment: 

• To validate knowledge and readiness to apply it.

Course aims

The aims of this foundational infection prevention and control for care homes online course are to:

• Provide a comprehensive introduction to infection prevention and control applicable to care homes.
• Equip staff with knowledge of their roles in preventing infection and enhancing safety in care settings.

Learning objectives

This infection prevention and control for care homes level 1 elearning course will:

• Discuss how individuals contribute to infection prevention and control.
• Outline the standard infection prevention and control precautions within care home settings.
• Describe how personal fitness to work may pose a risk of infection to others.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this infection prevention and control for care homes e-learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Know how individuals can contribute to infection prevention and control.
• Have knowledge of and demonstrate the standard infection prevention and control precautions relevant to their role, including:
  • Hand hygiene
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Management of blood and body fluid spillage
  • Management of occupational exposure (including sharps)
  • Management of the environment
  • Management of care equipment.
• Recognise and act when personal fitness to work may pose a risk of infection to others.

Accreditation and Certification

This CPD-accredited infection prevention and control level 1 e-learning course for care homes is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

Why is the course important?

Infection control is critical in care homes, where the spread of infections can have severe outcomes for vulnerable populations. This course is essential for ensuring all staff understand and can implement effective infection control measures, significantly reducing potential risks and improving overall care quality.

The aims, objectives, and learning outcomes of this course align with the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and fulfil the requirements set by the CQC and other regulatory bodies, ensuring comprehensive compliance and high standards of training.

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