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Infection Control Training

Understand the risks of healthcare-associated infection and learn the hand hygiene, isolation and sharps procedures that keep patients safe.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Preventing the spread of infection matters most where vulnerable patients are involved, and this programme was developed with senior NHS staff to reflect real clinical practice. It covers hand washing technique, MRSA awareness and the isolation procedures used to manage infectious patients.

Learners also cover safe handling of needles and sharps alongside the hygiene and cleaning standards expected across a healthcare setting. The course suits induction or refresher training in both public and private healthcare environments.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain why infection prevention matters in healthcare
  • Identify key facts about MRSA and how it spreads
  • Demonstrate correct hand washing technique
  • Apply safe procedures for handling sharps and clinical waste
  • Describe isolation procedures for infectious patients
  • Recognise cleaning standards that reduce infection risk
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • NHS and private healthcare staff
  • Care home and agency workers
  • Anyone needing infection control induction or refresher training
Course content

Modules included

7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to infection prevention and control
  2. 02 Understanding MRSA and healthcare-associated infections
  3. 03 Hand hygiene technique and products
  4. 04 Handling needles, sharps and clinical waste
  5. 05 Isolation procedures and barrier nursing
  6. 06 Cleaning, hygiene and decontamination standards
  7. 07 Interactive scenarios and skill checks
Assessment

How competence is checked

Interactive scenarios and skill-check questions run throughout, followed by a final assessment before certification.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive an instant, CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of the course.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Infection Control Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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