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About This Course

This self-paced, online, distance learning course provides essential training in infection prevention and control (IPC), equipping healthcare, public health, and food industry professionals with the skills needed to prevent and manage infections in clinical, social care, and workplace environments. Effective infection control practices are crucial in reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), cross-contamination, and the spread of infectious diseases.

This course follows UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, NHS infection control standards, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements, making it a mandatory requirement in many professional sectors.

A blended learning option is also available, combining online study with interactive support to enhance your understanding.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

Healthcare professionals and NHS staff working in hospitals, GP surgeries, and care homes.
Care home and domiciliary care workers providing direct patient support.
Food industry professionals responsible for hygiene and safety compliance.
Cleaning and facility management teams ensuring infection control in workplaces.
Teachers, early years practitioners, and community workers promoting hygiene and disease prevention.

What You’ll Learn

By enrolling in this course, you will learn:

The principles of infection prevention and control and their role in public health.
The correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent contamination.
Best practices for hand hygiene, sterilisation, and environmental cleaning.
The impact of bacteria, viruses, and pathogens on human health and how infections spread.
UK regulations and compliance standards for reporting and managing infectious diseases.

Career Opportunities

This course provides essential training for professionals working in healthcare, social care, and public health sectors, supporting career progression in roles such as:

Infection Prevention and Control Officer, implementing safety measures in healthcare environments.
Public Health Practitioner, managing disease prevention programs.
Healthcare Assistant or Nurse, ensuring hygiene compliance in patient care.
Environmental Health Officer, enforcing infection control standards in workplaces.

Course Structure

This self-paced, online, distance learning course is designed to fit into your schedule, offering a blend of engaging and practical materials, with interactive support to enhance your understanding. It can also be taken as a blended learning course, combining online study with tutor support.

Duration: Approximately 1-2 days

Level: Introductory to intermediate

Materials: Videos, PDFs, case studies, interactive quizzes, and downloadable resources

Certification Details

Upon successfully passing with a minimum 60% score, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from Unicate College. For accredited courses, certificates are also issued by the relevant accrediting body.

These certificates demonstrate your understanding of fundamental concepts and your commitment to lifelong learning.

Assessment Information

All our courses include assessments to help you demonstrate your understanding and skills. You will be assessed through a combination of: