Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control is a CPD-accredited online course tailored for UK learners ready to extend their professional skills. It offers flexible study that fits around your existing commitments. This course helps you build a solid foundation in infection control principles relevant to your role.

By completing this course, you’ll increase your responsibility and understanding of infection risks and management. You’ll gain practical skills to apply infection control legislation, policies, and PPE protocols confidently. This supports ethical and professional decision-making aligned with sector expectations.

Learners typically include healthcare support workers, supervisors, and those seeking to improve infection control within their roles. The course offers skills-based recognition valued by UK employers, with online study designed for convenience and supported learning.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited infection control skills for UK healthcare settings
• Flexible, fully online study with 12 months’ access
• Practical focus on legislation, risk management, and PPE use
• Develop confidence in applying infection prevention measures
• Self-paced learning with expert guidance and learner support
• Recognised by UK employers as a professional development benchmark

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident decision-making in infection control practices
• Apply legislation and policy knowledge effectively in work settings
• Strengthen understanding of infection risk assessment and management
• Enhance leadership in implementing personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Understand disease transmission to improve prevention strategies
• Improve ethical and quality-focused infection control decision-making

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

This Principles of Infection Prevention and Control is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for GBP 24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Principles of Infection Prevention and Control is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for GBP 24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring healthcare workers seeking infection control knowledge
• Practising support staff aiming to enhance infection prevention skills
• Supervisors responsible for team compliance with hygiene standards
• Staff involved in infection risk assessment and management
• Individuals seeking to improve PPE application and safety awareness

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRESSION

• Infection Control Support Worker: GBP 18,000-GBP 24,000
• Healthcare Assistant with Infection Prevention Focus: GBP 19,000-GBP 25,000
• Clinical Support Worker: GBP 20,000-GBP 26,000
• Care Home Supervisor with Infection Control Responsibilities: GBP 22,000-GBP 28,000
• Environmental Health Assistant: GBP 21,000-GBP 27,000

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident application of infection prevention policies
• Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Practical infection risk assessment techniques
• Enhanced understanding of disease transmission
• Improved ethical decision-making in healthcare settings
• Leadership skills in infection control practices

Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical skills in Principles of Infection Prevention and Control with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding.