Infection Control Online Course
Master global infection control practices tailored for learning disabilities. Stay safe, informed, and empowered.
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About this event
This comprehensive course on Infection Control is tailored for individuals who want to understand how infections are spread, prevented, and controlled—specifically with considerations for people with learning disabilities. Designed to offer a practical and evidence-based approach, this course enables learners to recognize infection risks, adopt proper hygiene practices, and implement policies aligned with both global and UK infection prevention standards.
Whether you're a caregiver, educator, healthcare worker, or family member, this course equips you with actionable knowledge to create safe environments for people with learning disabilities, who are often more vulnerable to infections due to challenges with communication, behavior, or mobility.
We focus on infection transmission, cross-contamination, PPE, hand hygiene, standard precautions, waste disposal, sharps management, immunization, and the importance of infection control policies in educational and care settings. The course combines real-world examples, interactive modules, and clear guidance rooted in the UK’s and global infection control policies.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand core infection risks in learning disability care settings.
- Apply standard precautions to prevent cross-contamination and spread.
- Identify common pathogens and their transmission routes effectively.
- Demonstrate correct hand hygiene and PPE application techniques.
- Explain how immunization helps in preventing infectious diseases.
- Create safe routines for hygiene, waste disposal, and food handling.
Course Link: Infection Control Online Course
Course Curriculum
1. Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
- Overview of UK policies in infection control
- Relevance for care and education sectors
- Policy compliance in special needs environments
2. Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
- Chain of infection
- Breaking the chain: prevention strategies
- Universal precautions and control standards
3. Immunization
- How vaccines work
- Vaccine-preventable diseases
- Importance in vulnerable populations
4. Infections Spread by Food and Water
- Safe food preparation
- Cross-contamination risks
- Waterborne illnesses prevention
5. Infections Spread by Animals and Insects, and Less Common Infections Found in the UK
- Zoonotic diseases
- Insect-borne illnesses
- Awareness of rare and emerging infections
6. Infections & Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact
- Common touchpoints in care environments
- Airborne and droplet infections
- Strategies for reducing transmission
7. Infections Spread by Sexual Contact
- STIs and vulnerable populations
- Consent and education challenges
- Prevention strategies for support workers
8. Infections Spread by Blood and Body Fluids
- Sharps injuries and body fluid exposure
- HIV, Hepatitis B and C
- Safe disposal and incident reporting
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Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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Training Express is a premier course provider in the UK, trusted by over 1,000,000 students and 10,000 business partners worldwide. Established by a dedicated team of experts, we specialise in delivering accredited certification and training designed to enhance organisational performance across various sectors and industries. Our comprehensive courses focus on promoting high standards of food hygiene, business wellbeing, and workplace safety.