Statutory & Mandatory Training

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

⏲ 2 hours 💻 Online · Self-paced Free

Standard and transmission-based precautions, PPE donning and doffing, hand hygiene (5 moments), waste management, outbreak management, and decontamination procedures. Aligned to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice.

What You'll Learn

  • Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions explained
  • Correct PPE selection, donning, and doffing procedures
  • The WHO 5 moments of hand hygiene and correct technique
  • Waste segregation and disposal in care settings
  • How to manage an infection outbreak in a care home or domiciliary setting
  • Decontamination and cleaning protocols for care environments

Who This Course Is For

All care staff working in any setting. IPC training is a mandatory requirement under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections.

CQC Quality Statement Mapping

This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:

  • QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
  • QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
  • QS2 - Safe environments

Certificate of Completion

On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.

CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped

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