Infection Control Champion
Infection control champion training prepares your staff to champion infection control policies and procedures in care home settings. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Champion infection control in your care home
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Be aware of the legislation related to Infection Control
- Understand roles and responsibilities within Infection Control
- Know how to create and audit Standard Infection Control Procedures
- Know how to deal with an infection outbreak
- Be able to promote good hand hygiene
- Know how pathogens are spread
- Understand the chain of infection
- Know some common infections, how they are spread, symptoms and treatments
- Be able to implement and audit the Code of Practice
- Know how to promote good practice
- Develop leadership skills to be an effective Champion
- Know how to undertake Supervisions and Appraisals
- Recognise effective techniques for teaching practical skills
- Utilise effective feedback techniques
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Legislation
- Health and Safety At Work Act
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations
- COSHH
- Food Hygiene (England) Regulations
- The Food Safety Act
- The Food Standards Acts
- The Corporate Manslaughter Act
- Due diligence
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employer responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Infection control leaders
- Audits
- Code of Practice
Good Practice
- Visitors
- Social distancing
- Admission
- PPE
- Coronavirus testing
- Use of space
- IPC policy
- Additional questions
SCIPS
- What are SICPS?
- Patient placement/assessment
- Hand hygiene
- Respiratory and cough hygiene
- Personal protective equipment
- Safe management of care equipment
- Safe management of care environment
- Safe management of linen
- Safe management of body fluid
- Safe disposal of waste
- Prevention and exposure management
Leadership Skills
- Skills required to be a leader
- Facts and statistics
- Resilience
Appraisals And Supervisions
- Appraisals and supervisions
- Planning for supervisions and appraisals
- Who can provide supervisions and Appraisals?
Teaching A Skill
- Task analysis
- Teaching practical skills
Feedback
- The importance of feedback
- Types of feedback
- Barriers to feedback
- Feedback models
Free resourcePutting on and taking off PPEThe order for putting on and removing aprons, gowns, masks, eye protection and gloves, from the NHS England manual.Read and download →
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Related leadership & management courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — 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 service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Infection Control Champion course?
It runs as a full day – 6 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
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 Champion training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our leadership & management training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.