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Infection Prevention and Immunisation

Infection Prevention and Immunisation

By Academy for Health and Fitness

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 12 hours

  • All levels

Description

What's the importance of infection prevention and immunization? How can you protect yourself, your staff, and the public against infectious diseases? This Infection Prevention and Immunization course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and those around you from infectious diseases.

This CPD-certified online course will teach you the most recent infection prevention and immunization topics. You will also learn how to prevent an infection from spreading by following conventional measures such as handwashing and cooking. This is critical for any healthcare or general organization that wants to stay in compliance with its regulations and maintain a safe working environment.

Learning Outcomes

After this Infection Prevention and Immunization course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the infection control assurance framework in the UK.

  • Know standard hand washing technique.

  • Describe the concepts of immunizations.

  • Recognize water and foodborne infections.

  • Know about the infections that spread by body fluid.

  • Learn about the rare infections that are found in the UK.

So, enrol in this Infection Prevention and Immunization course today and start learning!

Why should you choose this course with Academy for Health & Fitness?

  • Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course

  • Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)

  • Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning

  • Innovative and engaging content and activities

  • Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills

  • Complete this program in your own time, at your own pace

  • Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support

This course has been designed by experts, to create a rich and in-depth training experience for all the students who enrol on it. Enrol on this course now and get instant access to all course materials. Then, enjoy the course materials online from any internet-enabled device and learn when it suits you.

Start your learning journey with this course straight away and take a step forward in securing a better future!

**** Course Curriculum ****

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this Course:

Module 1: Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK

  • Purpose of the Policy

  • Objective

  • Definitions

  • Scope

  • Duties

  • Healthcare Personnel

  • Infection Control Assurance Framework

  • Training

  • Patient and Public Information

  • Monitoring

  • Contacting the Infection Prevention and Control Team

Module 2: Principles

  • Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections

  • Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Settings

  • Handwashing

  • Other important points in handwashing

  • Standard handwashing procedures

  • Asepsis

  • Decontamination

  • Standard Environmental Cleaning

  • Disinfection Methods

  • Precautions

  • MRSA

Module 3: Immunization

  • Basic Principles of Immunization

  • The creation of the EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization)

  • The impact of the EPI

  • The six targeted diseases

  • Progress towards meeting EPI targets

Module 4: Infections Spread by Food and Water

  • Diarrhoea

  • Typhoid

  • Poliomyelitis

  • Hepatitis A

  • Hepatitis E

Module 5: Infections Spread by Animals and Insects, and Less Common Infections Found in the UK

  • Anthrax

  • Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

  • Hantavirus

  • Legionnaire's disease

  • Leishmaniasis

  • Leptospirosis

  • Louse-borne typhus

  • Lyme disease

  • Malaria

  • Rabies

  • Tetanus

  • Tickborne encephalitis

  • Toxoplasmosis

  • West Nile fever

Module 6: Infections & Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact

  • Diphtheria

  • Influenza

  • Pertussis

  • Mumps

  • Rubella (German measles)

  • Measles (Rubeola)

  • Haemophilus influenza type B (HIB)

  • Pneumococcal pneumonia

Module 7: Infections Spread by Sexual Contact

  • General points

  • Chlamydia

  • Gonorrhoea

  • Syphilis

  • Chancroid

  • Trichomoniasis

  • Non-gonoccal urethritis

  • Genital herpes

  • Genital warts

  • Pubic lice

  • Bacterial Vaginosis and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis

Module 8: Infections Spread by Blood and Body Fluids

  • HIV/AIDS

  • Hepatitis B (HBV)

  • Hepatitis C (HCV)

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in this course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed this course.

CPD

15 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

This Infection Prevention and Immunisation course can be enrolled in by:

  • Anyone interested in this topic to develop their personal awareness.

  • Anyone working in the health sector.

  • Students

  • Job seekers in the health sector.

Requirements

There are no previous knowledge requirements for this programme; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol on this course without any hesitation.

All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.

Browse this 100% online course from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry Skillset with this course.

Career path

  • Health Visitor (£45,838 Annually)

  • Community Public Health Nurse (£45,838 Annually)

  • Practice Nurse (£47,672 Annually)

Immunization Nurse (£22.00 - £28.00 per hour)

Certificates

CPD Accredited Certificate

Digital certificate - £10

CPD Accredited Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £29

If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.

About The Provider

Academy for Health and Fitness

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