Infection Control

The infection control course covers the ongoing concern of employees and employers, regarding the chance of catching an infectious disease through contact with an infected person or suffering illness via food materials handled by an infected person.

Infections are often easily dealt with but sometimes, if they are not managed effectively, they can create serious problems.

The course is aimed at all levels and gives the student a good knowledge of infection procedures. The course duration is one day and students will receive a certificate in infection control.

Course Syllabus:

What is infection

What is infection management

Pathogenic micro-organisms

Risk of infection

Chain of infection

Health & hygiene

Hand hygiene

Hygiene Personal Protection Equipment

Safe handling of waste and sharps

Course length: 3 hrs.

Qualification achieved: Infection control certificate.