Nursing Assistant: Infection Prevention and Control

Course details

Course Overview

Being a nursing assistant is a great way to secure a successful career helping people in need. Infection prevention and control is a vital part of the many different responsibilities of a professional nursing assistant. So, to be an efficient nursing assistant, you’ll need adequate training and proper guidance on Infection prevention and control. This accredited certification course for professional nursing assistants will prepare you for just that. This comprehensive training course takes all the necessary topics and divides them up into 8 extensive modules, keeping the ease of learning in mind.

You’ll be prepared to take any challenge and kickstart a career as a nursing assistant, taking your professional life to the next level. This self-paced online course will enhance your existing skills related to this sector by taking them to the next level and equipping you with up-to-date knowledge for taking on the challenges of tomorrow.

Key Topics to Be Covered

• The basic ideas and fundamentals of infection prevention and control
• A comprehensive discussion on Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
• The principles of prevention with key elaborations
• Best practices of controlling infection as a nursing assistant
• Extensive training on immunization as a part of infection prevention and control
• Detailed explanation on the different infections spread by food, water, animals, insects, blood, body fluids, person-to-person contact and sexual contact

Course Curriculum of Nursing Assistant: Infection Prevention and Control Course: 

• Module 01: Infection Prevention And Control Policy In The UK
• Module 02: Principles Of Prevention And Control Of Infection
• Module 03: Immunization
• Module 04: Infections Spread By Food And Water
• Module 05: Infections Spread By Animals And Insects, And Less Common Infections Found In The UK
• Module 06: Infections & Diseases Spread By Person-To-Person Contact
• Module 07: Infections Spread By Sexual Contact
• Module 08: Infections Spread By Blood And Body Fluids

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the basics of infection prevention and control from the point of view of a professional nursing assistant
• Familiarise yourself with the Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
• Deepen your understanding of the principles of prevention and control of infection
• Know the infections spread by food, water, animals, insects, blood, body fluids, person-to-person contact and sexual contact
• Get an exclusive insight into the duties of an expert nursing assistant in the field of infection prevention and control

Your Path to Success

On successful completion of this online course, you will have a clear understanding of the fundamentals of infection prevention, control and the role of a nursing assistant. You’ll also know the best practices for infection prevention and control and how to utilise the acquired skills in real life. You will have all the required clinical skills to be a professional nursing assistant, and will also know everything about different sources of infection, immunisation and many more.

Skills You Will Gain

• An introductory idea on infection prevention and control
• Know how a nursing assistant plays an effective role in infection prevention and control
• A clear understanding of the UK policy on Infection Prevention and Control, which is necessary for a professional nursing assistant in the UK
• Complete knowledge of the principles of prevention and control of infection
• Knowledge of the ins and outs of immunization with the relevant process for common diseases
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the infections spread by food, water, animals, insects, blood, body fluids, person-to-person contact and sexual contact

Is This Nursing Assistant: Infection Prevention and Control Course Right for You?

This course is right for anyone who wishes to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a nursing assistant, how to work effectively with infection prevention & control, and fast track their career with relevant high-valued skills. There are no specific entry requirements for this course and the learner has the freedom to choose between studying this course on a part-time or full-time basis.

Certification

Upon passing the course, you will receive proper certification that is accredited by CPD and universally accepted. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for a PDF and £29 for a hardcopy certificate or both for £39. Updated on 31 January, 2024