Infection Control And Control For Nurses

  • Course Duration3 months
  • Learning FormatOnline Learning
  • Course Fee£ 299 GBP

Course Overview

The Infection Prevention & Control for Nurses course provides an intensive, practice-oriented training programme tailored specifically for nursing professionals. Covering everything from hand hygiene to outbreak surveillance and antibiotic stewardship, this course equips nurses with the critical tools and knowledge required to manage infection risks in diverse healthcare environments. Through clinical case studies, simulation-based learning, and real-world protocols, learners gain the confidence and competence to lead infection control efforts, reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and ensure patient safety at every level of care delivery.

Course Curriculum

12 modules 72 hours
  • Overview of infection prevention and control (IPC), its importance in healthcare settings, and nurses’ roles in IPC.
  • Fundamentals of microorganisms, types of pathogens, modes of transmission, and chain of infection.
  • Hand hygiene techniques, standard precautions, PPE use, and respiratory hygiene for infection prevention.
  • Contact, droplet, and airborne precautions; isolation procedures and cohort nursing practices.
  • Principles and methods of sterilisation and disinfection, cleaning protocols for instruments and environments.
  • Biomedical waste segregation, disposal protocols, and maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment.
  • Aseptic techniques, catheter care, IV line care, wound care, and surgical site infection prevention.
  • Types of HAIs (UTIs, bloodstream infections, pneumonia), risk factors, and nurse-led prevention strategies.
  • Outbreak investigation steps, surveillance systems, and reporting protocols within healthcare facilities.
  • Principles of antimicrobial stewardship, nurses’ role in preventing resistance, and safe medication practices.
  • Needlestick injuries, post-exposure prophylaxis, vaccination, and maintaining personal safety in clinical settings.
  • Ethical considerations, patient rights, cultural beliefs affecting IPC, and legal responsibilities of nurses.

Skills Covered

  • • Clinical infection prevention techniques
  • • Aseptic and invasive procedure management
  • • PPE and hygiene compliance
  • • Surveillance and outbreak response
  • • Safe antibiotic usage and resistance prevention
  • • Biomedical waste management

Why join this program?

  • • Specifically tailored for the nursing profession.
  • • Designed with UK healthcare standards in mind.
  • • Practical case-based modules for clinical application.
  • • Advance your career in hospital or community settings.
  • • Gain confidence in infection control leadership.

Course Objectives/key Features

  • • 100% online, flexible learning from any location.
  • • 72 hours of nurse-focused content.
  • • Step-by-step infection control scenarios and simulations.
  • • Downloadable tools, forms, and quick-reference guides.
  • • Access to tutors and peer discussions for knowledge sharing.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • • Apply IPC principles across varied nursing environments.
  • • Prevent and manage HAIs through standard and advanced precautions.
  • • Maintain patient and personal safety through evidence-based practice.
  • • Support antibiotic stewardship and reduce resistance
  • • Respond effectively to infection outbreaks and clinical emergencies.

Why Choose London Technology College?

  • • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
  • • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
  • • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
  • • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
  • • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
  • • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
  • • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
  • • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
  • • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.

Certificate of Completion

On completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control for Nurses from London Technology College. This certificate confirms your advanced competence in protecting patient safety and reducing infection risks in nursing practice.

Earn Your Infection Control Certificate for Nurses:

  • • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
  • • Applied learning across 12 nursing-specific modules.
  • • Core skills in aseptic technique, surveillance, and antibiotic safety.
  • • Recognised credential for NHS, private care, and global roles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Nurses, nursing students, and healthcare workers in clinical or community settings.

No, the course is suitable for both beginners and professionals.

Yes, the certificate is issued by London Technology College and aligns with UK healthcare standards.

The course duration is 1 month with 72 hours of guided content.

Yes, the course is 100% online and self-paced.

A Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control for Nurses from London Technology College.