What You’ll Learn

• Understand the term Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICP)
• Be able to describe the most common Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI) (MRSA, clostridium difficile)
• Know where to obtain information about infection prevention and control specific to your organisation
• understand basic microbiology and how micro- organisms are spread
• have a knowledge of and demonstrate the standard infection prevention and control measures relevant to your specific role
• Hand hygiene technique Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spillage
• The Management of Occupational Exposure (including sharps)
• The Management of Care Equipment
• Be able to conduct a risk assessment in respect of ensuring infection prevention and control measures are in place.