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  • Infection Control and Prevention

    TC61-NSC-ICP-5A1J 

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About The Course

This course provides a comprehensive framework for caregivers to support individuals with complex or challenging conditions. You will explore practical approaches to daily care, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, emotional regulation, and spiritual fulfilment, all grounded in a rights-focused perspective. The course is designed to help you understand clients as complete individuals, with unique histories, preferences, and capabilities, rather than simply focusing on tasks or routines.


You will learn to apply the POSIES framework in real-world scenarios, developing skills to adapt care, enhance participation, and promote well-being. Ethical and legal responsibilities form a core part of the curriculum, equipping you to advocate for clients, maintain professional standards, and protect privacy and confidentiality. Reflective practice and continuous professional development are encouraged throughout, ensuring that your care evolves alongside your understanding and the needs of your clients.


You will become a confident, capable caregiver who can provide compassionate, person-centred support that respects each client’s rights, individuality, and dignity by engaging with this course. The course also prepares you to work collaboratively with families and other professionals, creating a coordinated and responsive care environment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how infections develop and spread within multiple care environments.
  • Apply correct hand hygiene practices to reduce infection risks.
  • Select and use appropriate PPE safely and effectively in different infection scenarios.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene through proper cleaning, disinfection, and waste disposal.
  • Recognise and respond to infection risks in daily care activities.
  • Implement standard and infection transmission-based precautions according to client needs.
  • Support infection outbreak control measures and follow reporting procedures accurately.
  • Promote infection prevention practices that protect clients, colleagues, and yourself.

Course Curriculum

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What Our Customers Say

Which aspects of client care I learned in this course have made the biggest difference is the POSIES framework. It helped me understand how to balance physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in everyday practice.

CaregiverRebecca Jansen

Does this course improve my confidence in supporting clients? Absolutely. I now approach care with empathy and clarity, respecting autonomy while maintaining professional boundaries.

Home Care Professional James Kriel

Will the skills from this course help me collaborate better with families and colleagues? Definitely. I’ve learned how to communicate clearly, document responsibly, and advocate for client rights effectively.

Nursing Assistant Priya Sondale

Where I used to feel unsure about supporting clients with challenging disorders, this course has provided structured guidance. I can now respond to changes in behaviour, plan care strategies, and foster meaningful engagement confidently.

Care Support Worker Ahmed Bata

Frequently Asked Questions & Aswers

This course covers Physical, Occupational, Social, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual needs, providing a holistic approach to care.

Yes, it guides caregivers to support decision-making, daily participation, and meaningful client engagement while balancing safety.

Yes, it provides practical guidance on confidentiality, consent, advocacy, and professional standards in a care setting.

You can apply the skills in home care, healthcare facilities, community care, and any environment where clients with challenging disorders require support.

The course includes observational techniques, documentation methods, and collaborative strategies to identify and respond to health or behavioural changes.

Yes, it encourages reflection, ongoing learning, and practical application of care strategies to enhance confidence and competency.