Who it's for

For any team member with infection prevention and control (IPC) responsibilities — healthcare and care staff, cleaning and facilities teams, food-service personnel, dental and clinic staff, and other roles where IPC competency is essential.

What you'll learn

  • The chain of infection and how to break it
  • Standard and transmission-based precautions
  • Hand hygiene, PPE selection and use, and safe handling of sharps
  • Cleaning, decontamination, and safe waste handling
  • Outbreak response principles
  • IPC legal and regulatory context

Accreditation & certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 2.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training. All trainers hold the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) and current instructor certification.

Outcomes

On successful completion you'll hold the QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) — recognised IPC competency for high-risk sectors.

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