Infection, Prevention and Control Training in brief: Infection, Prevention and Control Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the chain of infection and how to break it. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Good infection control protects staff and the people they care for, and is a core standard in health and social care.
Infection Prevention and Control explains how infection spreads and the control measures that stop it. It also sets out everyone's responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice. It is for all employees, because infection control only works when everyone follows it.
Infection, Prevention and Control Training at a glance
| Course | Infection, Prevention and Control |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Better understand how infection spreads and breaking the chain of infection
- Understand the importance of following the implemented processes and procedures to reduce the risk of infections spreading
- Know the legal responsibilities both the employer and the employee have to prevent and control the risks of infection
What Infection, Prevention and Control covers
How infection spreads
This section covers how infections can easily spread through the workplace if the correct preventive and control measures are not followed, breaking the chain of infection and who is most at risk in the workplace.
Control measures
You will look at what may be contained within a risk assessment for preventing and controlling infection such as; effective hygiene practices, PPE, COSHH, RIDDOR, and cleaning, such as spill kits and disposal.
Responsibilities
The course then covers the responsibilities of the employer and the employee when it comes to process and procedures to make the workplace safe.
Who should take Infection, Prevention and Control Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Infection, Prevention and Control training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Infection, Prevention and Control course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Infection, Prevention and Control Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Infection, Prevention and Control Training cover?
It follows Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
How long does Infection, Prevention and Control Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Infection, Prevention and Control Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
