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According to the estimate of healthcare centers, around 0.047 infection cases occur in acute care hospitals in the UK. Approximately 3.5 percent of patients who contract healthcare die as a result of this infection, although these deaths are preventable and curable.
These infections might arise as a direct result of medical interventions or a healthcare setting that has such infections. Employers should protect their healthcare employees.
Moreover, they should provide appropriate and sufficient training to them to verify that they are capable of maintaining proper infection control in workplaces. Regardless of whose service they work in, the primary goal of a healthcare worker is to prevent infections.
Our infection control course will equip you with essential knowledge on preventing and managing infections. In this course, you will learn best practices, protocols, and strategies to create a safer environment for all.
This Course At A Glance
- Define infection prevention and control and know what constitutes the best practice for it
- Learn about the key legislations that govern infection prevention and control
- Understand the impact of bad and good infection prevention control on patients, staff, and employees
- Learn about various microorganisms and what causes them to grow
- Acquire knowledge about the prevalent methods of transmission of bacteria
- Learn about the chain of infection and know how to break or interrupt the chain
- Know what steps to take to control and prevent infection
- Learn about the various methods of cleaning and decontamination products to prevent the spread of infection
Why Infection Control Online Course right for you?
This infection control certification course emphasizes the effects of both good and bad infection control as well as the impact of infection on people. It covers the prevention and managing infections. This course provides an idea of controlling infections, bacteria transmission, and chains.
Moreover, it goes into detail regarding infection control legislation, different types of germs, how bacteria are transferred, and provides a detailed analysis of the infection chain. It will guide you to create safer environments.
Upon successful completion of this infection control training, you will be able to acquire proper infection prevention skills and knowledge relevant to the industry you work in. If you are interested to learn about the importance of infection control, you can join an infection control awareness course.
Infection Control Online Course Details

CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Moreover, many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
- Module 1: The course structure
- Module 2: Infection Prevention and control, and the Impact of infection
- Module 3: The different microorganisms
- Module 4: How bacteria transmit
- Module 5: The Chain of Infection
- Module 6: The control and prevention of infection
- Module 7: Cleaning & Decontamination
This infection control online course is aimed at:
- Healthcare worker
- Care assistants
- Laboratory workers
- Veterinary and farm workers
- Cleaners
- Nurse
- Public health professionals
Whether you are a healthcare professional with the risk of infection depending on the work you do or simply looking to implement such infection control procedures at workplaces to ensure the safety of your patients, this course will set you up with the appropriate credentials to contribute to creating a safe workplace for yourself and others.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this infection control online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you will need a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
This infection control online course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Besides, it will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
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5 Stars | 12 Reviews

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Comprehensive Infection Control Overview
This Course offers a thorough overview of essential infection control practices, making it crucial for anyone in the healthcare field.
Hollie Bevan
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Ideal for Healthcare Professionals
This course is perfect for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding of infection prevention and management strategies.
Naomi Bradley
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Engaging and Educational
Filled with engaging content, the course combines educational material with practical scenarios to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
Finley Savage
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Boosts Confidence in Infection Management
After completing the Course, I feel significantly more confident in implementing effective infection control measures.
Morgan Sharp
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Practical Infection Prevention Techniques
The course provides practical techniques that can be immediately applied in healthcare settings, ensuring safer environments for patients and staff.
Lily Bradley
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Supportive Learning Environment
With a community of knowledgeable instructors and peers, the course offers valuable feedback and support throughout the learning process.
Jamie Holt
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Flexible Learning Format
The online format provides flexibility, allowing learners to fit their studies around their schedules and progress at their own pace.
Maddison Parkinson
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In-Depth Knowledge of Infection Control
The course dives into the intricacies of infection control, offering a deep understanding of various pathogens and prevention methods.
Francesca Francis
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Enhances Professional Skills
This course is excellent for improving professional skills, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to address infection control challenges effectively.
Charlie Harvey
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Holistic Approach to Infection Prevention
Emphasizing a holistic approach, the Course covers a wide range of topics to ensure comprehensive infection prevention.
Imogen Benson
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Encourages Continued Learning
The course inspires continued learning, motivating participants to stay informed about the latest developments in infection control.
Lara Harding
Verified
Keeps Learners Engaged
With its dynamic lessons and interactive exercises, the course ensures that participants remain engaged and actively involved throughout their educational journey.
Tia Fraser


Hollie Bevan
This Course offers a thorough overview of essential infection control practices, making it crucial for anyone in the healthcare field.

Naomi Bradley
This course is perfect for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding of infection prevention and management strategies.

Finley Savage
Filled with engaging content, the course combines educational material with practical scenarios to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

Morgan Sharp
After completing the Course, I feel significantly more confident in implementing effective infection control measures.

Lily Bradley
The course provides practical techniques that can be immediately applied in healthcare settings, ensuring safer environments for patients and staff.


Jamie Holt
With a community of knowledgeable instructors and peers, the course offers valuable feedback and support throughout the learning process.

Maddison Parkinson
The online format provides flexibility, allowing learners to fit their studies around their schedules and progress at their own pace.

Francesca Francis
The course dives into the intricacies of infection control, offering a deep understanding of various pathogens and prevention methods.

Charlie Harvey
This course is excellent for improving professional skills, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to address infection control challenges effectively.

Imogen Benson
Emphasizing a holistic approach, the Course covers a wide range of topics to ensure comprehensive infection prevention.

Lara Harding
The course inspires continued learning, motivating participants to stay informed about the latest developments in infection control.


Tia Fraser
With its dynamic lessons and interactive exercises, the course ensures that participants remain engaged and actively involved throughout their educational journey.

FAQs
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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Infection control is a skill which includes the stratagies of controlling infection, prevention, maintaining proper hygine.
The common infection control practices are toileting,sanitisation, hand hygiene,safe management of blood, and personal protective equipments.