{"product_id":"infection-control-prevention-training","title":"Infection Prevention and Control at Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuman history is full of harrowing periods when just one single illness became deadly and spread at epidemic or pandemic levels. Think about the Great Influenza pandemic (AKA Spanish Flu), The Plague and - more recently - Covid-19. There isn’t an industry or sector that hasn’t been affected. With the risk of another pandemic always looming, it’s more important than ever to understand the most effective ways you can help prevent the spread of infection in your workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the outbreak of the coronavirus it’s more important than ever to understand the most effective ways you can help prevent the spread of infection in your workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis infection prevention and control training course will introduce you to the most effective methods to help \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/how-to-slow-the-spread-of-the-infection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprevent viruses spreading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by teaching you how to effectively wash your hands and why this is so important in infection control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also learn to recognise if you're fit to work or if you could pose a risk of infection to others by going into work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners will also be able to understand the importance of recognising if they're fit to work or if they could pose a risk of infection to others by going into work when they complete this infection control online training course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this infection prevention and control course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone who doesn’t want to catch an illness or spread germs to others! For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReception Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice Workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer-facing employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a healthcare worker looking for a more in-depth course focused on a healthcare environment take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/infection-prevention-control-in-health-social-care-training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfection Prevention in Social Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/infection-prevention-control-level-1-training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatutory \u0026amp; Mandatory Training: Infection Prevention and Control Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (suitable for non-clinical staff) and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-2-infection-prevention-control-training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatutory \u0026amp; Mandatory Training: Infection Prevention and Control Level 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (suitable for clinical staff) courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse accreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of this infection prevention training course has been independently assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). It is also approved by Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and completing the course earns you 1 CPD point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of the course you will receive a your online infection control certification. You will be able to download your infection prevention certification at the end of the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end of course test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test as many times as is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis infection prevention and control training course will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout so it can be completed at your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat other courses can I complete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a wide range of accredited online courses including \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/statutory-and-mandatory-clinical-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatutory and Mandatory: Clinical Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/statutory-and-mandatory-non-clinical-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatutory and Mandatory: Non-Clinical Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/coshh-training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOSHH Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our full range of online courses \u003ca href=\"\/courses\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706928501083,"sku":"01-HSX-01-060","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/infection-prevention-and-control-at-work-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1743689109","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/infection-control-prevention-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}