Description
Stop the spread – protect those in your care
Preventing the spread of infection is one of the most important responsibilities in health and social care. Good infection prevention and control (IPC) protects vulnerable individuals, staff, and the wider community, and is a key part of delivering safe, high-quality care.
This e-learning course, part of the Care Certificate standards, introduces learners to the principles of infection prevention and control. It helps care staff understand how infections spread and the practical steps they must take to reduce risks in their daily work.
The course is suitable for all health and social care staff, including new care workers, healthcare assistants, and support staff across care homes, hospitals, and community care settings.
Key topics include:
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What infection prevention and control means in care settings
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How infections are spread and the chain of infection
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Standard precautions for preventing infection
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Hand hygiene and the correct use of PPE
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Cleaning, waste disposal, and laundry management
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Responding to exposure incidents and outbreak situations
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Roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control
By completing this course, learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to follow best practice and help stop the spread of infection in care environments.
✅ Part of the Care Certificate training suite
✅ Essential for all health and social care staff
✅ Supports safe, compliant care practice
Protecting people starts with preventing infection.
