Care Certificate Standard 15 – Infection Prevention and Control – Online CPDUK Certified

Care Certificate Standard 15 - Online Training Course - Level 1 -  CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) training course for front-line healthcare and social care support workers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Infection prevention and control in the workplace aims to prevent pathogens from being passed from one person to another. The foundation of good infection control is to assume that everyone is potentially infectious.

Basic infection control procedures include hand washing and keeping the workplace clean. This comprehensive Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) e-learning course provides all health and social care workers with practical knowledge to effectively manage infections in the workplace.

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Entry requirements - no prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Who is the course for?

This Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

• New members of staff in Healthcare Support Worker roles,
• New members of staff in Adult Social Care Worker roles, and
• Any staff members who provide direct care to patients or individuals needing support.

This online Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) e-learning course will also be useful for:

• Staff moving into new roles within their organisation,
• Refreshing the knowledge of any member of staff,
• NHS nursing, AHP and care staff,
• Agency care workers,
• Healthcare assistants (HCAs),
• Support workers,
• Care assistants, and
• Community services.

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What is covered in this course?

This online Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) training course covers the following:

• Introduction to infection prevention and control,
• What are healthcare-associated infections?
• How big is the problem?
• Prevent the spread of infection,
• Pathogens – Conditions for bacterial growth,
• Chain of Infection,
• Breaking the chain of infection,
• Common types of personal protective equipment clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use them,
• Describe the main ways an infection can get into the body,
• Management and safe disposal of clinical waste,
• The principles of safe handling of infected or soiled linen,
• Management of body fluid spillages,
• Management of laundry,
• Cleaning and decontamination,
• Safe use and disposal of sharps,
• Effective hand hygiene,
• Recommended hand hygiene,
• Explain how their health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals they support or work with,
• Appropriate hand hygiene products,
• Awareness of personal health, and
• Summary.

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Course aims and objectives

Awareness of infection prevention and control measures is essential for all healthcare and social care professionals. This includes understanding the standard precautions such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), injection safety, environmental cleaning, and respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette and transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet, and airborne).

They are the basic level of infection control precautions which are to be used, as a minimum, in the care of all patients and service users. Hand hygiene is a significant component of standard precautions and one of the most effective methods to prevent transmission of pathogens associated with health care. This online Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) training course provides a comprehensive and interactive e-learning package to gain a full understanding of infection prevention and control in health and social care sectors. 

Learning outcomes

After completing our Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) e-learning course, you will be able to:

• Understand basic microbiology,
• Understand how micro-organisms are spread,
• Understand standard infection control precautions,
• Know the importance of correct hand hygiene technique,
• Be prepared to describe what MRSA, clostridium difficile (CDI) and norovirus are, and understand their impact in health and social care, and
• Know what precautions are necessary to prevent and control HCAIs.

Why is this Care Certificate Standard 15 (Infection Prevention and Control) course important?

In general, health and safety is essential because it protects the well being of employees, visitors and customers (patients and service users in health and social care settings). Looking after health and safety makes good business sense. Workplaces which neglect health and safety risk prosecution may lose staff and may increase costs and reduce profitability.

Infection prevention and control in the workplace aims to prevent pathogens from being passed from one person to another. The foundation of good infection control is to assume that everyone is potentially infectious. Basic infection control procedures include hand washing and keeping the workplace clean. This comprehensive e-learning course provides all health and social care workers with practical knowledge to effectively manage infections in the workplace.

Click Here to buy the full Care Certificate for £49.99 (all 15 Care Certificate Standards)

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Complete 'End of Course Assessment'

After completing the end of course assessment with a passing rate of 80%, you will be able to download, save and/or print a quality assured CPD certificate.

Save or print your certificate from your device

You will be able to print or save your quality assured certificate in PDF format from your learner profile.

Posted certificate

If you require a hard copy of your certificate, this will cost £8.00. The certificate will be dispatched to you within 48 hours of completing the course.

Certificate renewal

This certificate does not have an expiration date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for the training is three years. The recommended renewal date will be indicated on your certificate.

Course accreditation

All our eLearning courses and training programmes are externally peer-reviewed and approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). These courses comply with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Our CPD certificates are recognised internationally and can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Is there an end of course assessment?

Yes, there is an end of course assessment. After completing the learning materials, you will be redirected to the ‘End of Course Assessment’ section.

How many questions am I required to answer?

You will be asked to answer 20 questions. These questions are a combination of single and multiple choice questions, reordering answers, filling in the blanks and open answers.

What is the pass mark for this course?

To pass the end of course assessment, you must achieve a passing rate of 80% or more.

If I fail, how many times can I take the end of course assessment?

You can retake the end of course assessment as many times as required.

Do I get charged for reattempting the end of course assessment?

No. There will be no extra charges for reattempting the end of course assessment.

Do I get a certificate once I have passed the course?

Yes, you can download a digital CPD certificate in PDF format after completing the end of course assessment. You can save or print your certificate from your learner profile.

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How do I book this course?

To enrol on this e-learning course, please add the course to your basket. From there, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to complete your booking.

What if I am booking the course for someone else?

If you are booking the course for someone else, please state their name(s) in the 'notes' section of the basket. You will be able to enrol the course to the learner from your profile.

How do I access my learning materials?

Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive a booking confirmation email with a receipt. Immediately after purchase, you will receive an email with further instructions and unique login credentials to access your learner account. Next, you will need to follow the instructions and login to your learner account.

How does the course work?

Our courses are divided into six units. You can either read or listen to the course materials. At the end of each unit is a 'knowledge check' section. This section helps the learners remember what they have learnt.

Do I need a computer to complete this course?

Our online training courses can be completed on your desktop computer/Mac, laptop, tablet or mobile device. These online courses are easily accessible as long as there is an internet connection.

How long does it take to complete this course?

These online training courses are self-paced. Therefore, learners have full control and flexibility on when they wish to complete the material.

What is the deadline to complete this course?

There is no deadline for completion. The course will expire from a learner's account after 365 days, whether it has been accessed or not.

Do I complete the end of course assessment online?

Yes. All end of course assessments are completed online.

What is the passing rate for this course?

Learners are required to achieve a passing rate of 80% or more to complete the course and gain a CPD certificate.

When will I get my certificate?

To obtain your certificate, you need to complete the end of course assessment first. A passing rate of 80% or more is required to gain a CPD certificate.

Where will I find my certificate?

Obtained certificates can be downloaded from the learner's profile page.

What is your refund policy?

We want you to be completely satisfied with your training. Thus, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied.

To request a refund, you should email our Support Team with your receipt stating why you would like to be refunded. Any courses that have been completed and those with certificates will not be valid for a refund.

Will I be able to access learning materials on multiple devices, such as tablets and mobile phones?

Yes, you can access the learning materials from any electronic device that has an internet connection. However, we recommend that you use a desktop or laptop device for the best learning experience. These online courses can also be taken on tablet and mobile devices, such as iPads, iPhone and Android mobile phones.

Is a specific internet web browser recommended to complete this course?

For the best possible experience, we recommend that learners use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 or Firefox. Please ensure no updates are pending on your browser.

How long do learners have to complete a course?

There is no estimated completion time for this course. Learners can study in their own time at their speed. Learners may pause, leave and come back to the system to continue the training at any time.

How many CPD hours or CPD points is this course worth?

The CPD hours depend on how long each learner takes to complete the course materials and assessments. Each course will indicate the anticipated completion time. This gives a general indication of the CPD hours for those who are required to submit their continuing professional development hours.

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