Causes and Spread of Infection in Care Settings
Equipping you with a foundational understanding of how infections originate and spread within healthcare settings
This course is designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of how infections originate and spread within healthcare settings. By addressing the factors covered in this short course, healthcare professionals can implement effective infection control measures to mitigate risks and safeguard patient health and wellbeing.
Our Level 1 Causes and Spread of Infection modules include:
- An Introduction to the Causes and Spread of Infection
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Infection
- Entering and Exiting the Body
- Chain of Infection
- Avoiding Poor Practise
- Handwashing
- Public Health England
You will have access to this course for 6 months so you can learn at a pace that suits you.
Throughout your course you will have access to your own tutor who can support you every step of the way!
If you have any questions about the course please email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts once you enrol and you'll have 6 months to complete the course! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.