Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 Course

Health Education England and Skills for Health, since 2013, the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) has become widely recognised as a national minimum standard for statutory/mandatory training in the health sector.

Target Audience
Level 1: All staff including contractors, unpaid and voluntary staff.

Key Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
a) know how individuals can contribute to infection prevention and control
b) have knowledge of and demonstrate the standard infection prevention and control precautions relevant to their role which may include:
• Hand Hygiene
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillage
• Management of Occupational Exposure (including sharps)
• Management of the Environment
• Management of Care Equipment.
c) recognise and act when their personal fitness to work may pose a risk of infection to others.