Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control

Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control

4.8 Excellent
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41 lessons
11h 9m total
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A comprehensive Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control course for anyone working in health and social care, childcare, hospitality, cleaning, beauty or any setting where preventing the spread of infection matters. Builds the knowledge to break the chain of infection through standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, decontamination and safe waste handling.

Across in-depth modules you'll learn the chain of infection, standard precautions, effective hand hygiene and the five moments, the correct use of PPE, cleaning and decontamination, the safe management of sharps and waste, and how to recognise and respond to outbreaks — brought to life with branded diagrams, decision flowcharts, real workplace scenarios, a knowledge check after every module, and a downloadable Quick Reference to keep.

Finish with a scenario-based final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.

Please note: this course builds essential IPC knowledge; clinical procedures and your workplace's specific infection control policies and outbreak plans always apply.

Course Curriculum

10 sections · 41 lessons · 11h 9m

Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
Why Infection Prevention and Control Matters Preview 15 min
The Language of Infection: Key Terms Defined Preview 20 min
Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Pandemic 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
The Chain of Infection
The Six Links of the Chain 25 min
Modes of Transmission in Depth 25 min
Susceptible Hosts and Breaking the Chain 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Standard Precautions: The Universal Baseline
The Principle of Universal Precautions 20 min
The Core Elements of Standard Precautions 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Hand Hygiene: The Single Most Important Measure
Why Hand Hygiene Comes First 15 min
The WHO 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene 25 min
Handwashing Technique and Drying 20 min
Soap and Water vs Alcohol Hand Gel 15 min
Bare Below the Elbows and Personal Standards 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting the Right PPE for the Task 20 min
Gloves: Right Glove, Right Task 20 min
Donning and Doffing: The Order That Saves Lives 25 min
Single-Use, Reusable and Waste Disposal 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Cleaning, Decontamination and the Environment
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation 20 min
Environmental Cleaning and Colour Coding 20 min
Managing Blood and Body Fluid Spillages 25 min
Safe Handling of Linen 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Safe Management of Sharps and Waste
Sharps Safety: Preventing Injuries 25 min
What to Do After a Sharps Injury 20 min
Waste Segregation and Disposal 20 min
Handling Contaminated Items and Equipment 15 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Outbreaks, Specific Risks and Bringing It All Together
Recognising and Reporting Outbreaks 20 min
Responding to an Outbreak 20 min
Norovirus, C. difficile and Gastrointestinal Outbreaks 20 min
MRSA, Flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Infections 20 min
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Practice 15 min
Putting It All Together: Your IPC Practice 20 min
Knowledge Check 3 min
Resources & Glossary
Quick Reference & Glossary 5 min
Final Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment 25 min

Frequently asked questions

How long is the certificate valid and when should I refresh it?
The certificate does not carry a fixed expiry, but infection control good practice is usually refreshed every year. Check your employer's policy, as many workplaces set their own refresher schedule.
Who is this course for?
It suits anyone in health and social care, childcare, hospitality, cleaning, beauty or any setting where preventing the spread of infection matters. No prior knowledge is needed.
Is this Infection Prevention and Control course accredited or recognised?
No. This is awareness-level, CPD-aligned training with a certificate of completion, not a regulated or accredited qualification. Your workplace's own infection control policies, clinical procedures and outbreak plans always apply.
How long does the course take?
There is around 11 hours and 9 minutes of content across 41 lessons. Because it is self-paced, you can work through it in one go or spread it over several sessions, and your progress is saved as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the modules and pass the final assessment (80% to pass, with unlimited attempts and every answer explained), you earn a Certificate of Completion. You can download it and add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is it self-paced, and are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Every course is fully online and self-paced with lifetime access, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace on any device. There are no prerequisites unless the course says otherwise.

Course reviews

4.8 / 5 Excellent
Highly recommend

Brilliant refresher and the diagrams made everything stick. Would happily do another.

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Priya N.
Verified learner
Exactly what I needed

Straightforward, no fluff, and a certificate to prove it. Spot on.

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Mark W.
Verified learner
Very thorough

Covered everything I expected and more — I feel genuinely confident now.

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Hannah L.
Verified learner
Good value

Practical and to the point. The examples were really relevant to my job.

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Daniel F.
Verified learner