Infection Control

Who is the course for?
In addition to those exposed to micro-organisms intentionally at work, the HSE lists the following occupations as being susceptible to infection due to the type of work beingcarried out: porters, cleaners, police, anyone in a health care environment, hairdressers,nurses, tattooists, farmers, refuse collectors, food handlers and caterers.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
16+ years of age.

Certification:
Certificate of attendance. Issued by the Ambulance Service and valid for one year.

Duration:
Half day.

Class Size:
Student / Instructor ratio of 12:1.

Who delivers it?
Commercial Ambulance Instructor.

Description:
The aim of this session is to raise awareness of how poor hand hygiene and ineffective use of universal precautions can contribute to the spread of infection.

• Understand basic microbiology and routes of transmission.
• Develop safe practice for your area.
• Understand communicable diseases.
• Understand universal precaution.
• Best use personal protective equipment.
• Understand and be able to use correct procedures for decontamination and spillages.
• Understand and use effective techniques in infection control.

Course Bookings

There are 3 easy ways for you to book places on our courses:

1. Book on-line using the on-line booking system below.
2. Download our electronic Booking Form and e-mail it to info@firstaid-training.com.
3. Contact the Training Team on 0870 8330 999.

On-line Booking

To make an on-line booking find the course you require below, type the number of places required in the quantity field and click the 'add' button. If you would like to book places on additional courses click the 'continue shopping' button. Once you have chosen all of your course places click on 'order these items' to add delegate names, your contact details and preferred payment method. Please ensure that you complete all of the required fields.

Once submitted a member of the Commercial Training Team and will contact you to confirm your booking. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days please contact a member of the Team on 0870 8330 999. Please note that all bookings are subject to availability.

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