Infection Prevention & Control eLearning

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Identify what infections are, where they come from, and the key pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, that cause them.
• Illustrate the six links in the "Chain of Infection" and understand practical measures to break it at multiple points.
• Review and implement correct personal hygiene practices, including effective hand hygiene and the appropriate use of PPE.
• Apply essential environmental controls for infection prevention, such as safe waste disposal and correct food storage.
• Recognise who is most at risk from infection in various settings and tailor protective actions accordingly.

This training is vital for a wide
range of professionals, particularly those in environments where
infection control is critical. It is highly recommended for:

• Healthcare and Social Care Staff: Care workers, support staff, and all personnel in care homes, hospitals, and community settings.
• Education Professionals: Teachers, teaching assistants, and nursery workers who work closely with children.
• Hospitality and Food Service Teams: Restaurant, hotel, and catering staff responsible for food hygiene and public spaces.
• Office and Facilities Managers: Anyone responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for employees and visitors.
• Cleaning and Maintenance Operatives: Staff whose role directly impacts environmental hygiene and cleanliness.

Single Delegate
Please click this button below if you are the person who wishes to purchase and enrol on the course. You will be directed to our Learner Management System where you will be prompted to login or register for an account. You will then be given the option to purchase access to the course. If you are taken to the homepage, you can use the category icons or search bar to find the course you would like to purchase.

Multiple Delegates
Please click this button below if you wish to purchase this course for somebody else, or if you wish to purchase this course for more than one person. You will be directed to a checkout page where you can change the quantity of the places required. Once payment has been completed, you will be directed to a form where you can enter the learner details, including their full name and email address. You will then hear from our team within three working days with login and enrolment details.

Bulk Delegates
If you are interested in purchasing a large number of eLearning courses, or you would like to host these courses on your own learner management system, please contact your account manager or email etraining@sja.org.uk

• Duration: Approximately 35 minutes.
• Assessment: Brief questionnaires throughout the course, followed by a 20-question multiple-choice test.
• Delivery: 100% online, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Upon completion, learners receive a printable certificate featuring:

• Learner’s name and company name.
• Course title and pass percentage.
• Completion and expiry dates.
• Official accreditation stamps (CPD, IIRSM and IOSH).