Workplace Safety Essentials
Infection Control
Practical infection prevention and control training covering microorganisms, transmission routes, the chain of infection and decontamination, helping protect patients, staff and service users from preventable harm
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people needing awareness of infection prevention and control
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course is relevant to anyone whose role involves contact with patients, service users or shared environments where infection risk is a concern.
- Health and social care staff responsible for patient or service user wellbeing
- Cleaning and support staff involved in decontamination procedures
- Managers and supervisors overseeing infection control compliance in care settings
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Prevention and control — Definitions and the impact of good and bad infection control
- Applicable legislation — Legislation that applies to infection control
- Microorganisms — Different types of microorganisms
- Transmission and infection — How bacteria are transmitted and the chain of infection
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Infection Control course cover?
The course covers infection prevention and control, microorganisms, bacterial transmission, the chain of infection, and cleaning and decontamination measures.
What pass mark is required for each module?
Each of the seven modules requires a pass mark of 70%.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 1 hour. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
