INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

12 Lessons

1 student enrolled

Last updated Jun 2026

About This Course

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Healthcare Workers Every healthcare worker has a responsibility to help keep patients, colleagues, and visitors safe from infection. Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, community setting, or long-term care facility, the actions you take each day can make a real difference. This course provides practical guidance on preventing the spread of infections in healthcare environments. You will learn how infections are transmitted, the importance of hand hygiene, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe waste disposal, environmental cleaning, and other essential infection control practices. Using real-life healthcare examples, the course shows how simple actions can reduce risks and improve patient safety. It is designed for nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals, community health workers, and healthcare students. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to apply infection prevention measures effectively in your workplace, protect those in your care, and contribute to safer, higher-quality healthcare services.