INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL TRAINING INCLUDING CORONAVIRUS AND OTHER INFECTIONS

Option 1 - eLearning - 1 hour - €40
Option 2 - Live Webinar - 4 hours - €65 (Funding available on this programme - T&C's apply)
Option 3 - Infection Control for First Aid Responders - Live Webinar - €19.50

Infection Prevention & Control ELEARNING

This programme and can be completed anywhere, anytime at your own pace.  The programme will start by defining infection prevention and control and explaining the impact of good and bad infection control. It then goes into detail about the legislation that applies to infection control, the different types of microorganisms, how bacteria are transmitted, the chain of infection, and much more. Click on the below link to take part.
 

Certification:
Once you successfully complete the programme, you will be provided with a
Safetech Certificate

Infection Prevention & Control (in an non-healthcare setting) LIVE WEBINAR

This programme is a live instructor led webinar via zoom. 

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for any person who may be in a position of possible exposure to viruses and bacteria, in a non-healthcare setting. In today's society, especially with the spread of COVID-19, it is vitally important for you to know the best way you can protect yourself and anyone you may interact with.

This course is recommended for:

• Retail staff

• Restaurant & hospitality staff

• Office workers

• Services staff (electricians/ plumbers etc)

• Maintenance

• Hairdressers and beauticians

• School staff

This course is suitable for staff of all levels, including employees, supervisors and managers.

This course is NOT aimed at those working in high risk settings, including healthcare, social care, dentistry etc. Please see our more relevant ‘Infection, prevention & control in a healthcare setting’ course for more details

What you will learn

This course will teach you how to best protect yourself, and anyone you interact with, in a non-healthcare setting. It will allow you to evaluate your own infection prevention/controls, identify the main pathogens and the best ways to control them. The course will also cover the key COVID-19 controls recommended for your business, HSE cleaning and disinfection guidelines as well as WHO hand hygiene technique & cough etiquette.

The webinar includes practical training and practical assessment on hand washing technique.

Duration:
2 Hours

Certification:
Once you successfully complete the programme,  you will be provided with a 
Safetech Certificate, valid for 2 years

For details and dates, click on the below button.

Infection Control for First Aid Responders
This programme is a live instructor led webinar via zoom. 

Within the 'Back to Work Safely Protocol' it states: "In the event that first aid required in the workplace, it may not be possible to maintan a distance of 2 meters. Workers with a specific role in acting as first responders should be provided with updated training on infection prevention and control principles including performance of hand hygiene and appropriate use of person protective equipment when delivering first aid."

Who is this course for?

Anyone who is already a qualified PHECC First Aid Responder should attend this training. The aim of this course is to provide trained First Aid Responders with the knowledge and skills that will be required to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

What you will learn?

This course will teach you how to protect yourself and protect your patient from the spread of Covid-19 whilst administering first aid using adapted techniques, wearing suitable PPE and encouraging supervised self help where possible.

Duration: 

1 hour

Certification:
On completion you will receive a Safetech certificate.
 

For details and dates, click on the below button.