Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing Staff

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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The Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing Staff course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to prevent and control infections effectively. Understanding infection transmission, hygiene standards, and safety protocols is vital for maintaining patient safety and workplace health. This course provides insights into standard precautions, hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and the identification of infection risks within healthcare settings.

Participants will explore methods to monitor and reduce infection rates, interpret guidelines, and implement protocols that minimise cross-contamination. By studying infection types, transmission routes, and control measures, nursing staff can enhance their ability to protect themselves, colleagues, and patients. The course also examines current health regulations, outbreak management, and reporting procedures, ensuring that staff are well-prepared to respond to infection threats with confidence and professionalism.

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify key infection types and understand their transmission processes thoroughly.
• Apply effective hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Monitor infection risks and implement prevention protocols within healthcare settings.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately to infection outbreaks and emergencies.
• Interpret infection control guidelines to maintain patient safety consistently.

Who is this course for?

• Nursing staff seeking to improve infection prevention and control skills.
• Healthcare assistants wanting to enhance knowledge of infection management procedures.
• Hospital staff responsible for maintaining hygiene standards and patient safety.
• Medical students preparing for careers requiring infection control competence.
• Care home workers aiming to reduce infection risks among residents.

Career Path

• Registered Nurse – Average Salary: £32,000 per year
• Healthcare Assistant – Average Salary: £21,000 per year
• Infection Control Practitioner – Average Salary: £35,000 per year
• Hospital Administrator – Average Salary: £30,000 per year
• Clinical Nurse Specialist – Average Salary: £38,000 per year
• Public Health Officer – Average Salary: £36,000 per year

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and its assessment, you can obtain the certificate for a small additional fee. You can check the certificate fees and related details from the following link: https://www.oneeducation.org.uk/certificate/. You may also request a hard copy certificate, which will be posted to your preferred address for a small additional fee.