This course is suitable for:

• Healthcare workers, caregivers, and those in roles involving contact with vulnerable populations.
• Employees in various industries where infection prevention is critical, such as food service, retail, and hospitality.
• Organisations seeking to ensure that staff understand safe hygiene practices and infection control measures.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand the basics of infection control and the importance of preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
• Recognise common pathogens and modes of transmission.
• Apply proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.
• Implement cleaning, disinfection, and waste disposal methods to maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct basic risk assessments to identify infection risks in the workplace.

The Infection Control Awareness e-learning course includes:

1. Introduction to Infection Control – Overview of infection control principles and their importance in workplace safety.
2. Pathogens and Transmission – Understanding common pathogens, transmission routes, and how infections spread.
3. Hand Hygiene and PPE – Best practices for handwashing, using hand sanitiser, and selecting appropriate PPE.
4. Cleaning and Disinfection – Guidelines for effective cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, and waste management to reduce infection risks.
5. Risk Assessment for Infection Control – Steps to assess and mitigate infection risks in the workplace.

The e-learning module is self-paced, allowing learners to complete it at their convenience. The course typically takes 1-2 hours to finish.

Participants are assessed through interactive quizzes and a final online test. Upon successful completion, learners will receive an Infection Control Awareness Certificate of Completion, recognised as meeting basic infection control training requirements.

For further details or to enquire about group bookings, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@trainedin.global
• Phone: +353 1 629 3852