Elementary Infection Prevention and Control Course

Course description

COURSE DESCRIPTION: REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Infection Prevention & Control course would be of great benefit to anyone wishing to work in a social care environment (eg care / childcare) however it is not sector specific so anyone can undertake this course. It covers the principles of infection Control. At the end of the course you will complete an assessment which comprises of 30 Multi choice questions. COURSE CONTENT: The syllabus covers the following: • Understand the infrastructure for infection control within the working environment, including the need for policies and procedures • Define the role of the employer and employee in preventing and controlling infection • Describe the ways of preventing the transmission of micro-organisms, with particular reference to hand hygiene • Define what is meant by ‘the chain of infection’ • Understand the importance of personal vigilance and high standards of care in breaking the chain of infection • Outline the factors that increase susceptibility to infection • Give examples of a range of factors influencing the multiplication of micro-organisms • Understand the means by which micro-organisms can be transmitted to a host 9. Understand how the Healthcare Associated Infections, and in particular, Coronavirus (COVID-19), meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile, and Norovirus should be managed • Understand the rational for separating people in certain circumstances • Understand the purpose of and the need for personal protective clothing and equipment. • Understand the best practice relating to: o Prevention of occupational exposure to infection o Management of blood and body fluids spillages o Safe disposal of waste, including sharps o Safe handling, transport and processing of linen o Environmental control o Understand the need for staff/visitor/client compliance with set organisational policies o Be aware of the law regarding public health and control of infection o Be aware of the role of the relevant regulatory and advisory agencies QUALIFICATION GAINED: REHIS ELEMENTARY INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL CERTIFICATE SCQF LEVEL: 5 (1 credit)