Course Aims

This workbook will introduce you to the underlying principles relating to the prevention and control of infection. This unit will introduce you to national and local policies in relation to infection control and will explain employer and employee responsibilities in this area. It will also help you understand how procedures and risk assessments can help minimize the risk of an outbreak of infection as well as allowing you to gain an understanding of how to use PPE correctly and the importance of good personal hygiene.

Learning Outcomes

•  Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections.
• Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection.
• Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections.
• Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections.
• Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections.
• Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections.
• Understand the causes of infection.
• Understand the transmission of infection.
• Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection.
• Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process.
• Understand the importance of good waste management practice in the prevention of the spread of infection.