Train The Trainer Course
Infection Control
Train your team to deliver essential, compliant infection control training in care settings
Overview
Our Infection Control Train the Trainer course is designed for experienced care staff, team leaders, and managers who want to confidently deliver internal infection prevention and control training. The course equips trainers with the legal knowledge, practical infection control strategies, and teaching skills needed to maintain safe care environments and meet CQC standards.
Infection control is a critical part of safeguarding health and safety in care settings. From understanding pathogen transmission to applying effective hygiene practices, this course ensures your trainers can reduce infection risks and train others effectively.
What does the course cover?
This comprehensive course covers infection control from both a practical and legislative perspective, along with the skills needed to train others in your organisation.
Course Content Includes:
- Legislation and Legal Responsibilities
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities)
- RIDDOR 2013, COSHH, PPE Regulations 1992, and Hazardous Waste Regulations
- CQC Code of Practice on Infection Prevention and Control
- Understanding Infection Control
- What is infection control and why it matters
- The chain of infection and how to break it
- How infections spread (contact, airborne, droplet, faecal-oral, vector-borne, etc.)
- Types of pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
- High-Risk Groups and Responsibilities
- Elderly people, infants, immunocompromised individuals, and those with chronic illnesses
- Staff responsibilities in reducing transmission risk
- Reporting illness and following workplace policies
- Hygiene and Prevention Strategies
- Personal, environmental, and food hygiene
- Cleaning protocols, hand hygiene, and disinfection
- Safe waste disposal and sharps bin usage
- Minimising infection during wound care or exposure to bodily fluids
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Correct selection and usage
- Donning and doffing procedures
- Storage, disposal, and infection control policies
- Training Delivery Skills
- How to deliver engaging and effective infection control training
- Understanding different learning styles
- Creating session plans and using case-based teaching
- Assessing learner competence and giving feedback
- Assessment and Certification
- Micro-teaching session (each trainee delivers a mini infection control module)
- Knowledge checks and scenario-based assessments
- Certification valid for 3 years
Benefits of this course
- Ensure your entire team is up to date with infection control best practices
- Meet CQC, HSE, and Public Health England standards
- Provide training that is tailored to your specific care environment
- Save money long-term by training internally
- Deliver sessions on-demand – ideal for new staff, refreshers, and outbreak
- response
- Empower staff and reduce infection risks across the board
Why Is Infection Control Training So Important?
Infections in care settings can lead to serious consequences for residents, staff, and service continuity. A single outbreak can damage your CQC rating, reputation, and result in legal action.
By training your own infection control instructors, you can:
- React quickly during outbreaks
- Keep all staff aligned with updated protocols
- Improve hygiene standards
- Protect vulnerable individuals and ensure regulatory compliance
Why Choose Us?
- Infection control specialists with care sector experience
- Practical, care-relevant delivery focused on real-world application
- Aligned with HSE, CQC, and UK infection control guidance
- Trusted by hundreds of care providers across the UK
We Also Offer External Infection Control Training
Not ready to deliver in-house training yet? We can help you stay compliant with:
- Staff induction and refresher sessions
- CQC-compliant external training delivery
- Outbreak-specific training support
- Full on-site training for care homes, supported living, and domiciliary care
Duration
1 day
Location
Delivered on-site at your premises, or online via teams (link will be shared along with booking confirmation)
Cost
Pricing from £133
Resources Included
Training materials, infection control policy templates, trainer handbook
Certification
CPD Accredited certificate valid for 3 years
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