Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Care Settings
Explain common infections, the chain of infection and the standard precautions used to prevent and control infection in health and care settings.Apply correct hand hygiene, PPE, decontamination and waste management…
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A practical Level 2 course covering the principles of infection prevention and control in health and care settings, including common infections, hand hygiene, PPE, decontamination, waste management and workplace responsibilities. Designed around the Highfield qualification specification, it uses realistic care-based examples and applied scenarios to build confidence for both day-to-day practice and end-of-course assessment.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Key terms: pathogen, infection, colonisation and infestation
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Causes of infection
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Common infections found in health or care settings
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The chain of infection
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Standard procedures and controls for infection prevention and control
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Breaking the chain of infection
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Infection risks across different care environments
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Quiz - Common Infections and the Chain of InfectionQUIZ
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Why handwashing matters
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Resources and facilities for correct handwashing
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When individuals are advised to wash their hands
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Preparation for handwashing
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Correct handwashing procedure
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Using hand sanitisers and understanding their limitations
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Hand hygiene in workplace scenarios
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Quiz - Handwashing ProceduresQUIZ
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The role of personal protective equipment in infection prevention and control
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Selecting PPE for different risks
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Gloves and aprons in everyday care work
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Face masks and eye protection
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Employer responsibilities relating to PPE
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Employee responsibilities relating to PPE
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PPE mistakes and practical decision points
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Quiz - Personal Protective EquipmentQUIZ
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Contamination and decontamination
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The three levels of decontamination
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Cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals
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Disinfection methods
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Sterilisation and where it fits
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Applying decontamination choices in practice
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Documentation, routine and consistency in decontamination
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Quiz - Decontamination FundamentalsQUIZ
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Handling and cleaning furnishings to prevent infection spread
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Cleaning hard surfaces and common touch points
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Linen: removing soiled linen safely
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Linen: decontamination, storage and clean linen handling
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Equipment, furniture and environmental cleaning
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Blood and bodily fluid spillages
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Scenario practice: linen, surfaces and spillages
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Quiz - Furnishings, Linen and SurfacesQUIZ
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Why waste management is important
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Types and classification of waste
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Risks associated with each type of waste
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Colour coding, storage and transportation of waste
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Disposal of different types of waste
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The correct procedure for the management of sharps
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Blood and bodily fluid spillages and associated waste
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Quiz - Waste Management Procedures and RisksQUIZ
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Legal obligations of employers
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Key responsibilities of employees
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The purpose of risk assessment in reducing infection spread
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Risk assessment steps
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Reporting, escalation and speaking up
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Working with policies, procedures and team roles
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Preparing for the external assessment
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Quiz - Roles, Responsibilities and Risk AssessmentQUIZ
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Infection prevention in care homes and day centres
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Infection prevention in surgeries and health centres
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Infection prevention in childcare facilities
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Common mistakes and how to avoid them
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Practical decision points for infection control
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Recap of the six learning outcome areas
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End-of-course exam readiness
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Quiz - Applied Practice Knowledge CheckQUIZ
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Final Recap QuizQUIZ
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Explain common infections, the chain of infection and the standard precautions used to prevent and control infection in health and care settings.
- Apply correct hand hygiene, PPE, decontamination and waste management procedures in realistic workplace situations.
- Recognise legal duties, employee responsibilities and risk assessment processes that reduce infection risks across care environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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