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The Infection Control for Healthcare course is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to prevent and control infections in healthcare environments. This CPD-accredited programme explores infection prevention principles, hygiene standards, immune system function, aseptic techniques, and health and safety practices to help learners maintain safe and effective care.
Effective infection control is vital for protecting patients, healthcare professionals, and the wider community. This flexible online course introduces key infection prevention procedures, workplace safety requirements, and evidence-based nursing practices, enabling learners to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and promote high standards of patient care.
If you are searching for an infection control course UK, healthcare infection prevention training, nursing hygiene course, or CPD infection control certification, this programme offers a practical and career-focused foundation.
Enrol today and develop the skills required to maintain safe, hygienic, and compliant healthcare environments.
Infection Control for Healthcare Course Overview
This course introduces the key principles, procedures, and best practices involved in infection prevention and healthcare safety.
You will study:
- Health and safety responsibilities within nursing and healthcare settings
- Personal hygiene and infection prevention practices
- Principles and methods of infection control
- The role of the immune system in protecting against disease
- Health and safety management within healthcare organisations
- Aseptic techniques and safe clinical procedures
Each module strengthens your understanding of infection prevention, enhances patient safety, and prepares you to apply best practices in healthcare environments.
Learning Outcomes of This Infection Control for Healthcare Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, you will:
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
- Apply hygiene standards to reduce the spread of infection
- Recognise the importance of health and safety in healthcare settings
- Explain how the immune system helps protect the body from infection
- Implement safe working practices that promote patient and staff wellbeing
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic techniques used in clinical care
Why Enrol in This Infection Control for Healthcare Course?
This CPD-accredited course provides UK-relevant training suitable for healthcare professionals and individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of infection prevention. It equips learners with practical skills to promote patient safety, comply with healthcare standards, and reduce infection risks in clinical and care settings.
With 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace and fit learning around your professional commitments.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Healthcare support workers
- Care home staff and carers
- Medical and healthcare students
- Clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals
- Individuals seeking CPD in infection prevention and control
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners interested in healthcare and infection control
- Healthcare professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge
- Learners preparing for further nursing or healthcare qualifications
Assessment Method
Assessment for this course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.
Reflective assignments are included to reinforce your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, demonstrating your professional development.
- Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
- Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only.
Career Path
Completing this course can support progression into roles such as:
Healthcare Assistant
Provide essential patient care while following infection prevention procedures.
Average UK salary: £21,000 – £28,000
Nursing Assistant
Support nursing teams by maintaining safe, hygienic, and compliant care environments.
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £30,000
Care Worker
Deliver high-quality care while implementing infection control measures in residential and community settings.
Average UK salary: £21,000 – £28,000
Clinical Support Worker
Assist healthcare professionals with patient care and infection prevention responsibilities.
Average UK salary: £23,000 – £31,000
Healthcare Administrator
Support healthcare operations by promoting compliance with health, safety, and infection control procedures.
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £34,000
Course Curriculum
- 6 sections
- 12 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Health and Safety in Nursing 00:46:00
Health and Safety in Nursing -
Hygiene in Nursing 00:29:00
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Infection Control 00:56:00
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Understanding Immune System in Nursing 00:27:00
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Managing for Health and Safety 00:29:00
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Asepsis in Nursing 00:15:00
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Duration:3 hours, 22 minutes
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Access:1 year access
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Level:Advanced
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CPD Points:10