Infection Control
Contain and control infections effectively in care home settings. This half-day course covers pathogens, outbreaks, hand hygiene, PPE and barrier nursing.
About the course
Stop infections before they spread
This course explains how pathogens spread through the chain of infection, which infections cause the most problems in care homes, and the practical controls — from hand washing to barrier nursing — that keep residents and staff safe. By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand the different kinds of pathogen
- Be aware of how pathogens spread through the chain of infection
- Know how outbreaks are problematic in a care home environment
- Recognise the symptoms, controls and treatment of the common infections within care homes
- Be aware of the legislations in place regarding controlling infections
- Know the roles and responsibilities of employers and care staff
- Understand the protocols in place when an outbreak occurs
- Recognise the procedures that must be undertaken when admitting a new resident
- Know how to undertake a deep clean
- Recognise good hand hygiene habits
- Know the steps to take to effectively wash hands
- Understand the importance and use of PPE
- Be aware of the best practice regarding barrier nursing
- Know how to handle contaminated and dangerous materials
- Explore the possible outcomes of poorly controlled infections
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Nine areas trace infection from pathogen to outbreak, and give your team the daily habits that keep infections under control.
Pathogens
- What are pathogens?
- What is a host?
- How pathogens are spread
- Types of pathogens
- The chain of infection
Infection Outbreaks in Care
- Why it’s a problem
- Statistics
Common Infections in Care
- MRSA
- C. diff
- Norovirus
- Influenza
- Sepsis
- Common infections in care
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999
- COSHH
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employer responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
Infection Control
- An outbreak
- Controlling the infection
- Admitting new residents
- Deep cleans
- Good hand hygiene habits
Hand Washing
- Hand hygiene
- When you should wash your hands
- Hand washing technique
Staying Safe
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Barrier nursing
- Clinical waste
- Sharps disposal
- Soiled linen
Case Study
- Epidemic or pandemic
Keep exploring
Related mandatory courses
Teams booking this course often pair it with these subjects. All are delivered on-site, and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your care home or workplace, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Infection Control course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 2 years, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care, schools & nurseries, GP & dental practices, salons & clinics. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Infection Control training to your care home
Delivered on-site at your care home or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mandatory training range. Also explore clinical training and first aid courses.