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Free to GM Residents aged 19+.  CPD Certified. All healthcare workers have a part to play in infection prevention and control to safeguard the health of the patients in their care. These measures can be the difference between life and death, so it's vital that infection control training is undertaken.   Infection prevention and control is vital in every healthcare environment. NHS England statistics estimate that around 300,000 patients contract a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) while staying in hospital in the UK each year.   Contracting a HCAI can make an individual's prognosis much worse, costing the already overstretched health service more in terms of finances and resources, and potentially even threatening a patient's life.   Respiratory, urinary tract and surgical site infections are the most common form of HCAIs, but their risks can be lowered significantly with rigorous infection prevention and control measures, and good hygiene practice. All healthcare workers have a part to play in infection prevention and control to safeguard the health of the patients in their care. These measures can be the difference between life and death, so it's vital that infection control training is undertaken.

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You will learn   Understand basic microbiology   Understand how micro-organisms are spread   Understand standard infection control precautions   Know the importance of correct hand hygiene technique   Be able to describe what MRSA, clostridium difficile (CDI) and norovirus are, and understand their impact in healthcare   Know what precautions are necessary to prevent and control HCAIs

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GM Resident, aged over 19 as of 31st August 2024, UK resident for 3 years for purposes other than study if being funded.

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 Eligibility 19 plus and live in GM Roles including:   This course is designed for anyone working within the healthcare sector, from nurses and doctors to paramedics and even administrative staff.   Anyone involved in assessing, treating, recording or reporting on infections contracted in a healthcare environment would benefit from taking the module.

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