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The Infection Prevention and Control course provides essential knowledge of infection control procedures, microbiology, bloodborne pathogens, decontamination, sterilisation, and hygiene practices to help maintain safe healthcare and care environments.
Infection Prevention and Control Course
Learn infection prevention and control from beginner to advanced level
- CPD-certified training with instant digital certificate
- Develop knowledge of microorganisms, bloodborne pathogens, decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation techniques, hygiene practices, and infection control procedures
- Build practical knowledge to reduce infection risks, maintain safe environments, support healthcare safety, and promote effective hygiene standards across professional settings
- Ideal for healthcare assistants, care workers, support workers, nursing assistants, dental staff, childcare professionals, cleaning operatives, healthcare students, and anyone interested in infection prevention and control
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Course Overview
The Infection Prevention and Control Course is a comprehensive training programme designed to help learners develop a strong understanding of infection prevention, hygiene practices, and effective infection control measures across healthcare and care settings. Preventing the spread of harmful microorganisms is essential for protecting patients, staff, visitors, and the wider community. Understanding how infections spread and how they can be controlled supports safer working environments and promotes high standards of care.
This course introduces the key principles of infection prevention and control, including the body’s defence mechanisms, microorganisms and microbiology, bloodborne pathogens, infection control measures, decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation techniques, and hygiene practices. You will build a clear understanding of how infections develop, how they are transmitted, and the practical steps that reduce the risk of contamination.
Throughout the programme, you will explore the importance of maintaining clean environments, following recognised hygiene procedures, and applying safe working practices that help prevent the spread of infection. The course explains how different infection control methods work together to support healthcare safety, improve public health, and protect vulnerable individuals in a wide range of professional settings.
You will also develop an understanding of the responsibilities shared by healthcare professionals, care workers, support staff, cleaners, childcare practitioners, and anyone involved in maintaining safe and hygienic environments. Each module builds your knowledge progressively, creating a structured learning experience that is easy to follow and suitable for learners of all backgrounds.
By completing this course, you will gain practical knowledge of infection prevention and control while strengthening your understanding of healthcare hygiene, disease prevention, sterilisation, disinfection, and safe infection control procedures. This knowledge can support professional development across health and social care, residential care, domiciliary care, childcare, cleaning services, hospitality, education, and many other industries where hygiene and safety are essential.
Course Description
This Infection Prevention and Control Course provides structured training covering the essential principles of preventing and controlling infections in healthcare, care, and community settings. The programme explains how infections spread, why effective hygiene matters, and how recognised infection control procedures help create safer environments for everyone.
You will begin by learning about infection and the body’s natural defence mechanisms before progressing through microorganisms, microbiology, bloodborne pathogens, infection control methods, decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation techniques, and hygiene practices. Each module introduces important concepts that help reduce infection risks and support safe working practices.
The course also explains how effective infection prevention protects individuals, supports healthcare quality, reduces the spread of harmful microorganisms, and encourages responsible workplace behaviour. Understanding these principles can help improve awareness, strengthen professional knowledge, and support safer daily practices in a variety of working environments.
All lessons are delivered online, allowing you to study at your own pace and fit your learning around work, education, or personal commitments. Whether you are preparing for a career in healthcare or expanding your knowledge of infection prevention, this course provides a practical introduction to infection prevention and control.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
- Develop knowledge of how infections spread between people and environments
- Learn how the body’s defence mechanisms help protect against infection
- Understand the role of microorganisms and microbiology in healthcare
- Explore the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens
- Learn effective infection control measures used in healthcare and care settings
- Understand the principles of decontamination and safe cleaning procedures
- Develop knowledge of disinfection methods for reducing infection risks
- Learn the purpose and importance of sterilisation techniques
- Understand the role of hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
- Recognise the importance of maintaining safe and hygienic working environments
- Strengthen your understanding of healthcare safety and infection prevention practices
Why Choose Us?
This Infection Prevention and Control Course provides a practical introduction to the essential knowledge and procedures used to reduce the spread of infection in healthcare, care, and other professional environments. The programme combines scientific principles with recognised infection control practices, helping learners understand how effective hygiene supports safer workplaces and protects public health.
The course explains how different infection prevention methods work together, from understanding microorganisms and bloodborne pathogens to applying decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation, and hygiene procedures. Each module builds your knowledge step by step, making important concepts easy to understand and apply in everyday situations.
Flexible online learning allows you to study whenever it suits your schedule. You can revisit the course materials at any time while building knowledge that supports both personal and professional development.
Whether you are preparing for a healthcare career, working in health and social care, or looking to improve your understanding of infection prevention, this course provides a strong foundation in infection prevention and control.
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Infection Prevention and Control course, you will be eligible to receive a CPD certificate demonstrating your commitment to continuous professional development and safe healthcare practice.
A CPD certificate can strengthen your CV, support your professional profile, and demonstrate your knowledge of infection prevention, infection control procedures, hygiene practices, decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation, and patient safety.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Healthcare Assistants
- Care Workers
- Support Workers
- Nursing Assistants
- Residential Care Staff
- Domiciliary Care Workers
- Dental Practice Staff
- Childcare Professionals
- Cleaning and Hygiene Operatives
- Healthcare Students
- Hospitality Staff
- Anyone interested in infection prevention and control
The course is suitable for learners from all backgrounds. No previous healthcare or infection control knowledge is required.
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this Infection Prevention and Control Course.
To complete the course successfully, you will need:
- Basic computer literacy
- An internet-connected computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- An interest in healthcare, hygiene, and infection prevention
- A willingness to learn safe working practices and infection control procedures
Previous healthcare or infection control experience is not required, making this course suitable for beginners.
Career Path
Completing this Infection Prevention and Control Course can support career development across healthcare, health and social care, residential care, domiciliary care, childcare, hospitality, education, and facilities management. The knowledge gained can help learners understand infection prevention responsibilities, promote safe working practices, and contribute to healthier environments.
Common career opportunities include:
Healthcare Assistant
Support patient care while following infection prevention procedures, hygiene standards, and workplace safety practices.
Care Worker
Help protect vulnerable individuals by applying effective infection control measures in residential, nursing, or home care settings.
Support Worker
Maintain clean and safe environments while following recognised infection prevention guidelines during daily care activities.
Nursing Assistant
Assist healthcare teams by promoting hygiene, reducing infection risks, and supporting patient safety within clinical environments.
Dental Practice Assistant
Contribute to a safe dental environment by understanding cleaning procedures, sterilisation techniques, and infection prevention standards.
Cleaning and Hygiene Operative
Apply effective decontamination, disinfection, and workplace hygiene practices to help reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms.
Career opportunities may vary depending on your experience, qualifications, employer requirements, and geographical location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This course is ideal for healthcare assistants, care workers, nurses, nursing assistants, dental nurses, support workers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to develop their knowledge of infection prevention and control.
No. There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for beginners as well as healthcare professionals wishing to refresh or expand their knowledge.
You will learn the principles of infection prevention and control, the body’s defence mechanisms, microbiology, bloodborne pathogens, infection control procedures, decontamination, sterilisation techniques, and hygiene practices.
Effective infection prevention and control helps reduce the spread of infection, protects patients and healthcare professionals, supports patient safety, and promotes high standards of care across healthcare settings.
This course can support careers such as Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Support Worker, Dental Nurse, Clinical Support Worker, and other healthcare or social care roles where infection control knowledge is essential.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Infection | |||
| Introduction to Infection | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 02: Body’s Defence Mechanism | |||
| Body’s Defence Mechanism | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 03: Microorganisms and Microbiology | |||
| Microorganisms and Microbiology | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 04: Bloodborne Pathogens | |||
| Bloodborne Pathogens | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 05: Controlling Infection | |||
| Controlling Infection | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 06: Decontamination and Disinfection | |||
| Decontamination and Disinfection | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 07: Sterilisation Techniques | |||
| Sterilisation Techniques | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 08: Hygiene to Prevent Infection | |||
| Hygiene to Prevent Infection | 00:25:00 | ||
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| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
