This course is aimed at - All Social Care / Domiciliary Care Staff
1 Day Course
This one day course is open to all health and social care workers who want to improve their knowledge around infection prevention and control.
It is suitable for care home, agency and qualified staff. This is a comprehensive course and has a 45 minute MCQ assessment to attain the award. It is a requirement of the Care Quality Commission that all providers of care receive training around infection prevention and control and is also suitable for housekeepers, domestics and kitchen staff.
Those who do not wish to sit the assessment will receive a certificate of attendance.
Learning outcomes are
Gain knowledge and understanding the different types of germs and how they can spread.
How to wash hands using the right technique.
How to maintain a clean safe environment
How to decontaminate equipment
MRSA how to manage and prevent spread
Clostridium difficile prevention and management
Cleaning and disinfection processes.
Risk assessment
Benefit
It will satisfy the requirements of the Care Quality Commission for having a qualified provider for delivering training in Infection prevention and control.
Candidates will benefit from enhanced knowledge around infection prevention and control in their work area
Safe environment for vulnerable service users.
Will receive an award subject to successful MCQ assessment.
Outcome
Staff will gain confidence in improving the work environment
Will have the skills to manage specific problems, such as MRSA or C difficile.
Will understand the main principles of infection prevention and control
1 Day Course
This one day course is open to all health and social care workers who want to improve their knowledge around infection prevention and control.
It is suitable for care home, agency and qualified staff. This is a comprehensive course and has a 45 minute MCQ assessment to attain the award. It is a requirement of the Care Quality Commission that all providers of care receive training around infection prevention and control and is also suitable for housekeepers, domestics and kitchen staff.
Those who do not wish to sit the assessment will receive a certificate of attendance.
Learning outcomes are
Gain knowledge and understanding the different types of germs and how they can spread.
How to wash hands using the right technique.
How to maintain a clean safe environment
How to decontaminate equipment
MRSA how to manage and prevent spread
Clostridium difficile prevention and management
Cleaning and disinfection processes.
Risk assessment
Benefit
It will satisfy the requirements of the Care Quality Commission for having a qualified provider for delivering training in Infection prevention and control.
Candidates will benefit from enhanced knowledge around infection prevention and control in their work area
Safe environment for vulnerable service users.
Will receive an award subject to successful MCQ assessment.
Outcome
Staff will gain confidence in improving the work environment
Will have the skills to manage specific problems, such as MRSA or C difficile.
Will understand the main principles of infection prevention and control
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