Causes & Spread of Infection

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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Understanding the causes of infection and how they spread is fundamental in maintaining safe and healthy environments, whether in healthcare, public spaces, or workplaces. This course provides a clear explanation of how different pathogens operate, the conditions that encourage their spread, and effective measures to prevent transmission. With a sharp focus on accuracy and clarity, it simplifies complex topics, ensuring learners grasp the vital connections between causes, spread, and prevention.

Designed to be informative and structured, the course explores how causes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites lead to infection. It also examines the chain of infection, common transmission routes, and strategies to break that chain. By completing this course, learners will gain the confidence to identify risks, understand infection control principles, and promote safer practices in any setting where infection is a concern.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the primary causes of infection in various environments.
• Identify key routes and methods of infection transmission.
• Learn preventive measures to reduce the causes of infection spread.
• Recognise conditions that promote the growth and spread of pathogens.
• Apply effective strategies to minimise infection risks in daily operations.

Who is this course for?

• Healthcare staff needing clear knowledge of infection causes and spread.
• Care workers aiming to understand infection risks in daily duties.
• Students pursuing careers in healthcare or environmental health.
• Managers responsible for workplace infection prevention planning.
• Individuals interested in infection control and health awareness.

Career Path

• Infection Control Officer – £32,000 average annual salary
• Healthcare Assistant – £23,000 average annual salary
• Environmental Health Practitioner – £34,000 average annual salary
• Public Health Specialist – £40,000 average annual salary
• Clinical Support Worker – £25,000 average annual salary
• Health and Safety Advisor – £37,000 average annual salary