Infection Prevention and Control

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Updated 30 Dec 2025 Certificate73 Ratings

Simple infection prevention and control measures can reduce the risk of transmission of infections between residents, visitors and staff. This module provides basic training on infection prevention and control for staff at all levels. Learn more here!

Content

7 Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
Pretest
3 Questions
HCAIs and the Chain of Infection
2 Questions
Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) for Basic Infection Prevention and Control
1 Question
Hand Hygiene
1 Question
Personal Protective Equipment
2 Questions
Cleaning and Decontamination
2 Questions
Conclusion
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Explain how infections spread and what the chain of infection is.

2

Describe how infection prevention and control principles reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

3

Apply standard infection control precautions (SICPs).

4

Recognise the five moments of hand hygiene and correctly perform hand hygiene.

5

Know how to safely don and doff common personal protective equipment (PPE).

6

Apply basic principles for the safe handling or cleaning of contaminated linen and environments.

Who it's for:

All health and social care staff in any setting.

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Last updated30 Dec 2025

Published30 Dec 2025

Due for review30 Dec 2026
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