Infection Control
Three hours
Introduction / Refresher
Nurses and Carers
To enable staff to reduce the risk of cross infection among clients and colleagues.
Up to 15 students
- Three key forms of infection
- Four modes of infection transmission
- Universal precautions
- Handwashing - when and how
- PPE - personal protective equipment
- Skin protection
- Sharps - safe disposal / injuries
- Non-resheathing of needles
- Clinical waste disposal and spillages
- Handling soiled linen and clothing
- Nails, jewellery and personal hygiene
- Knowledge test
Lecture, group discussion and practical exercises.
Students are assessed on the basis of
their performance of the exercises and
in the summative test at the end.
- Care Standards Act regulations
- Skills for Care Induction Standards
- National Vocational Qualifications
- COSHH regulations
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Attendance forms
- Course notes / handouts
- Knowledge tests
- Training records
- Feedback forms
- Certificates of Achievement
Dependent on your training needs.
Call 020 3115 1039 for a quote!
Michael Hughes MSc BSc(Hons) RN DipN ENB 998 ENB 978 Cert HPM FRSH FIHPE
Healthcare Training 79 Lodge Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8JG Tel/Fax: 020 3115 1039