Course detail
Infection Prevention and Control Awareness – CPD Course
This CPD awareness course provides an introductory and practical overview of infection prevention and control principles for staff working in health and social care settings in England. It explains how infections arise, how they spread, and what practical steps staff must take to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infection, protect people who use services, and comply with legal and regulatory expectations.
Topics
20
Duration
1.2h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
Legal and Regulatory Framework in England
What Is an Infection?
Types of Pathogens and Common Infections
How Infection Spreads
The Chain of Infection
People at Increased Risk of Infection
Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs)
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Cleaning, Decontamination and Environmental Hygiene
Safe Handling of Equipment, Linen, Waste and Sharps
Isolation, Barrier Nursing and Transmission-Based Precautions
Outbreak Management, Reporting and Governance
Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship
Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Incidents
Vaccination Awareness for Health and Social Care Staff
Good Practice in Daily Care Work
References for Course Development
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
