Clinical Skills & Patient Safety
Infection Prevention and Control Training
Learn practical infection prevention, hand hygiene and transmission precautions for everyday healthcare and care environments.
- Duration: 2–4 hours
- Format: Online, self-paced
- Certificate: Certificate of completion available through Figora Academy when requirements are met.
MICRO COURSE
C$39 · US$29 · ₦12,000
Indicative catalogue prices. Final amount and payment method are confirmed in Figora Academy at enrollment. Figora does not store card numbers on this website.
Why this skill matters
Infections can spread quickly in care environments. Consistent infection prevention habits protect vulnerable clients, reduce workplace illness, and support safer teams.
What you'll learn
- Explain how common infections spread in care settings
- Apply hand hygiene and standard precautions consistently
- Identify when additional transmission precautions are needed
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately
- Recognise reporting and environmental cleaning responsibilities
Skills you will practice
- Hand hygiene and standard precautions
- Transmission-based precautions
- PPE awareness
- Environmental cleaning basics
Who this course is for
- PSWs, HCAs and caregivers
- Nurses and clinical support staff
- Home-care workers
- New healthcare workers building safety fundamentals
Course overview
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) skills protect the people you support, your colleagues and yourself. This course translates core IPAC ideas into everyday habits for caregivers and healthcare support workers.
You will review how infections spread, when to use standard precautions, how hand hygiene and PPE fit into real visits, and how cleaning, laundry and waste handling reduce risk in home and community settings.
Why it matters at work
Support workers often move between homes, clinics and shared environments. Consistent IPAC practice reduces avoidable harm and supports organisational safety culture—without requiring you to become an infection-control specialist.
What you will learn
- Chain of infection concepts applied to caregiving tasks
- Hand hygiene moments that matter during personal care and meals
- Appropriate PPE use and safe doffing habits
- Environmental cleaning awareness and when to escalate concerns
- Clearer communication when clients or families have questions about precautions
Delivery and next steps
Learn online at your own pace in Figora Academy. After completion, continue with Medication Awareness and Healthcare Documentation to strengthen a Patient Safety pathway. Record progress in Skills Passport where available.
This course is educational. Always follow your employer’s policies and local public-health guidance.
What you'll cover
Infection chains and risk in care
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Hand hygiene and standard precautions
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Transmission precautions and PPE
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Environmental practices and reporting
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Build your skills
Foundation module within Clinical Skills & Patient Safety; complements Medication Awareness.
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View courseFrequently asked questions
Is this infection control training for clinical staff only?
It is designed for anyone working in healthcare or care environments, including caregivers and support workers.
Is this recognized as a regulatory certification?
Figora provides training. Regulatory or employer-specific certification requirements vary by jurisdiction and employer.