{"product_id":"infection-prevention-and-control-training-nhs-staff","title":"Infection Prevention \u0026 Control (IPC) for NHS Staff","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfection risks can emerge at any stage of NHS care—from patient admission and invasive procedures to equipment reprocessing, environmental cleaning and discharge. Inconsistent hand hygiene, incorrect PPE use, breaks in aseptic technique or delayed escalation can expose patients, staff and visitors to avoidable harm. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfection prevention and control training for NHS staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops the knowledge needed to recognise transmission risks and apply safer, more consistent precautions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course covers standard infection control precautions, transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene, aseptic technique, PPE, respiratory protection, sharps safety, patient movement, decontamination, surveillance and outbreak response. Learners also examine high-risk organisms, antimicrobial stewardship, laboratory information, documentation, behavioural improvement and emerging digital tools used in modern IPC systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Infection Prevention and Control Training for NHS Staff?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfection prevention and control training teaches NHS staff how to identify infection risks, interrupt routes of transmission and protect people across healthcare environments. It connects clinical evidence with practical actions such as cleaning hands at the correct moments, selecting suitable precautions, managing invasive care, handling equipment safely and reporting concerns promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/national-infection-prevention-and-control-manual-nipcm-for-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNHS England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e National Infection Prevention and Control Manual sets out standard infection control precautions and transmission-based precautions for NHS settings. Standard precautions apply to every patient, regardless of whether infection is known or suspected, while additional precautions are selected according to the organism, route of transmission and care activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course supports professional awareness and decision-making. It does not replace local NHS trust policies, workplace induction, respirator fit testing, supervised practical training, clinical advice or role-specific competency assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Needs Infection Prevention and Control Training?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNurses and nursing associates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering direct care, wound care or invasive procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDoctors and medical trainees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making clinical, prescribing and patient-management decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHealthcare assistants and support workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involved in personal care and regular patient contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllied health professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e working in wards, clinics, theatres, diagnostics, rehabilitation or community services.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWard managers and clinical supervisors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e responsible for IPC assurance, escalation and staff practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIPC link practitioners and infection-control champions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supporting local education and improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory and pharmacy teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributing to organism identification, reporting and antimicrobial stewardship.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFacilities, estates, domestic and decontamination staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e responsible for cleaning, ventilation, water safety and equipment processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuality, governance and patient-safety teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involved in surveillance, audit and outbreak learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course is NHS-focused, but its core principles are also relevant to healthcare professionals in other settings. Learners outside England must apply the content alongside their own national requirements and organisational procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does This NHS IPC Course Cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course explains how pathogens, patients, staff, equipment and healthcare environments interact. Learners examine the chain of infection, patient susceptibility, colonisation, environmental persistence and the use of laboratory reports to support timely decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical topics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand hygiene and aseptic technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard and transmission-based precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPE donning, doffing and respiratory protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient placement, cohorting and transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharps safety and occupational exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning, disinfection and sterilisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment reprocessing and traceability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation, water quality and environmental assurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurveillance, outbreak thresholds and response roles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMRSA, VRE, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClostridioides difficile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, norovirus and resistant Gram-negative organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntimicrobial stewardship and sustained IPC improvement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAI-supported surveillance, dashboards and environmental monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detailed curriculum below explains how these topics are developed across the seven main modules and the bonus module. Learners seeking additional environmental hygiene coverage may also consider GSA’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/hygiene-standards-ipc-for-hospitals-clinics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygiene Standards \u0026amp; IPC for Hospitals \u0026amp; Clinics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Is Infection Prevention and Control Important in NHS Care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective IPC helps prevent infectious agents from spreading through hands, respiratory particles, body fluids, contaminated equipment and healthcare environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/national-infection-prevention-and-control-manual-nipcm-for-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNHS England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e requires standard infection control precautions to be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times and for every patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoor IPC practice can contribute to healthcare-associated infections, staff exposure, outbreaks, delayed treatment, closed beds, additional testing, increased antimicrobial use and disruption to patient services. Inconsistent reporting or documentation can also delay investigation and make transmission patterns harder to identify.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder Regulation 12 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, registered providers must assess risks, prevent avoidable harm and ensure that staff have the competence, skills and experience required to provide safe care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cqc.org.uk\/guidance-regulation\/providers\/regulations-service-providers-and-managers\/health-social-care-act\/regulation-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCQC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also expects providers to assess infection risks, control transmission and share concerns promptly with appropriate agencies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand hygiene is one of the most important routine controls. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/integrated-health-services\/infection-prevention-control\/hand-hygiene\/implementation-tools?utm_source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Health Organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s Five Moments approach identifies when healthcare workers should clean their hands around patient contact, aseptic procedures, body-fluid exposure and contact with patient surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting this course can help learners make better-informed IPC decisions, communicate risks more confidently and contribute to safer, more reliable care. Employers can use the training as part of a wider development programme supported by local procedures, practical instruction, supervision and role-specific assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230431826259,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/Infection_Prevention_Control_IPC_for_NHS_Staff_1.webp?v=1783488472","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/infection-prevention-and-control-training-nhs-staff","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}