Infection Control – Level 2

Location: Our Training Academy, West Hampstead
Delivery: Face-to-Face / Onsite (Same-Day Delivery)
Accreditation: CPD Certified

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Course Overview

In a home care setting, you are the primary defense against the spread of illness. The Infection Control module is designed to equip carers with the rigorous standards required to prevent and manage infections. From seasonal viruses to healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), this course ensures you can protect yourself, your service users, and the wider community.

Delivered at our West Hampstead Academy—the area’s premier facility for continuous professional development—this module goes beyond handwashing to explore the science of hygiene and the practicalities of a sterile work environment.

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Training Efficiency & Logistics

We provide a training structure built for the needs of the modern care workforce:

• Same-Day Delivery: Get your face-to-face certification completed in one efficient session.
• 3 to 4 Courses Per Day: Our Academy is designed for “stackable” learning, allowing you to complete this module alongside others like General Care or Catheter Care in a single day.
• Maximum Engagement: We limit our sessions to 10 learners per day, ensuring our expert trainers can observe and correct your techniques in real-time.

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Certification & Trust

Your training is backed by secure, industry-standard verification:

• 3-Year Validity: All Infection Control certificates remain valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
• QR Code Validation: Every certificate is issued with a unique QR code. This allows employers, managers, or CQC inspectors to scan and verify your training status instantly, ensuring 100% confidence in your compliance.

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What You Will Learn

This module covers the essential protocols for maintaining a safe, infection-free environment:

• The Chain of Infection: Understanding how infections spread and how to effectively break the chain at every link.
• Hand Hygiene: Mastering the World Health Organization (WHO) 7-step handwashing technique.
• PPE Mastery: Correct protocols for the “donning and doffing” (putting on and taking off) of gloves, aprons, masks, and eye protection.
• Waste Management: Safe handling and disposal of clinical waste, sharps, and contaminated linen.
• COSHH Awareness: Safe use of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants in a home care setting.
• Management of Blood & Body Fluids: Procedures for cleaning spills safely to prevent cross-contamination.

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Why Train at our West Hampstead Academy?

As the only training facility in the area with dedicated hands-on suites, we offer a superior learning experience:

• Practical Demonstrations: Practice your PPE and hand hygiene techniques under the watchful eye of a professional.
• Home-Care Application: Learn how to implement clinical-grade infection control even in domestic environments with limited resources.
• Unrivalled Standards: Training face-to-face allows for deeper discussion on recent health trends and local infection outbreaks, keeping you ahead of the curve.