Training Course
The Prevention & Control of Infection Course
The programme is designed for operatives working within the healthcare sector and aims to strengthen their understanding of key infection prevention and control requirements. It provides clear, structured guidance on the principles and stages of the decontamination process, alongside the correct and safe use of personal protective equipment.
Learners will explore:
Core principles of infection transmission and the role of effective environmental cleaning in reducing cross-contamination risks.
Correct selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safe donning and doffing techniques, disposal requirements and adherence to organisational policies and national guidance.
Accurate segregation and disposal of healthcare waste streams, ensuring compliance with colour-coding systems, legislative requirements and local procedures.
Safe and effective management of body fluid spillages, incorporating dynamic risk assessment, containment, appropriate product selection, methodical cleaning and post-cleaning verification.
Appropriate decontamination methods, enabling operatives to confidently determine when to apply cleaning, disinfection or combined approaches based on contamination type, risk level and environmental considerations.