Infection Control Online Course

Master infection control principles online and safeguard health with expert knowledge in hygiene and infection prevention techniques.

Overview
Infection control remains an essential pillar of health management, especially in today’s interconnected world. This online course offers a detailed exploration of infection types, their transmission pathways, and vital prevention strategies. Through a focused study of foodborne, waterborne, skin, bone, and hospital-acquired infections, learners gain a thorough understanding of how infections spread and the best methods to halt them.

The course also emphasises hygiene practices and personal care as foundational elements of infection prevention. Designed for flexibility, it provides clear insights without the need for physical attendance, making it accessible for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and enhance health safety standards in various environments.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the basic concepts of infection and its causes.
• Explain the chain of infection and its interruption methods.
• Identify common foodborne and waterborne infections.
• Recognise skin and bone infections and their control measures.
• Describe nosocomial infections and strategies to prevent them.
• Apply good hygiene practices for personal and public health.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1 – Introduction to Infection
• Module 2 – Chain of Infection
• Module 3 – Foodborne and Waterborne Infections
• Module 4 – Skin Infection and Control
• Module 5 – Bone Infection and Its Control
• Module 6 – Nosocomial Infections and Control
• Module 7 – Infection Prevention and Control
• Module 8 – Good Hygiene Practices
• Module 9 – Maintaining Personal Hygiene

Who is this Course For?

• Health professionals seeking to broaden infection control knowledge.
• Care workers aiming to improve hygiene standards in their roles.
• Food handlers wanting to understand foodborne infection risks.
• Students preparing for careers in health or social care sectors.
• Facility managers responsible for maintaining safe environments.
• Individuals interested in personal and community health improvement.
• Support staff working in healthcare or residential settings.
• Anyone keen to learn effective infection prevention and control.

Career Path:

• Infection Control Practitioner – £32,000 per year
• Healthcare Assistant – £22,000 per year
• Public Health Officer – £30,000 per year
• Environmental Health Technician – £28,000 per year
• Food Safety Officer – £27,000 per year
• Care Home Manager – £35,000 per year