Infection Control Level 2

Protect yourself, your team, the individuals you care for and the public.

Every member of healthcare staff has a responsibility to prevent the spread of infections where they can, and protect individuals, staff and the general public.

Understanding Infection Prevention: Explore the importance of infection control and its impact on public health.

The Chain of Infection: Learn how infections spread.

Hand Hygiene and Cleaning: Master essential hygiene practices to prevent contamination.

Safe Practices: Discover safe handling procedures for needles and sharps.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understand the legal framework governing infection prevention and control.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Outline the legislation, regulation and risk assessment relating to infection prevention and control
  • Ensure safe hand hygiene
  • Understand how to reduce the spread of infection, and your role and responsibilities for decontamination
  • Explain the consequences of poor infection control
  • Manage needles and sharps.

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