Infection control is a fundamental responsibility for all healthcare and support workers. This short course provides practical, real-world knowledge to help you prevent the spread of infection and keep yourself, your colleagues, and those in your care safe.

Throughout this course, you will explore how infections are caused and transmitted, and how simple, consistent practices can significantly reduce risk. You will develop confidence in key infection control measures, including effective hand hygiene, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of contaminated items and bodily fluids.

You will also learn how to respond to higher-risk situations such as spills, splashes, and outbreaks, as well as the importance of accurate reporting and documentation in maintaining safe environments.

This course is designed to be practical, easy to follow, and directly applicable to your workplace. By the end, you will have the knowledge and skills to apply infection control principles confidently in a range of everyday and high-risk situations.