MICRO Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control

Course Description
This micro course looks at key definitions of Infection prevention and control and the impact of
infections. It explains why infection control is so important and how it impacts patients, staff and
employees.
The course then goes on to look at the Legislation that covers Infection prevention and best
practices. This includes the Health and Safety at Work act, RIDDOR and COSHH.
Lastly it looks at what is an infection.. Signs of infection and infections that can be associated with
healthcare settings including MRSA, C-Difficile and Norovirus.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at people working in health and social care settings and is a vital part of training
for everyone in those environments.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work
and personal life.
Further Progression
There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this
course and if you are in the adult social care sector then they would all provide valuable additions to
your knowledge.
Specific topics that compliment this directly are Safe Handling of Medicines and Sharps Awareness.