CSTF Infection Prevention and Control (Healthcare) - Level 2

Name: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control (Healthcare) - Level 2
Brand: MTG
SKU: 561701847074
Price: 19.99 GBP
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Price:

£19.99 + VAT

Level:

Level 2

Duration:

150 Minutes

Method:

Online Course 24/7

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

1 year

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Course overview

Strengthen your infection control expertise with this CSTF Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control e-learning course. This CPD-accredited course covers legislation, pathogen management, risk assessment, and antimicrobial stewardship and is designed for healthcare professionals in direct patient care. Learn essential strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and maintain compliance with CSTF and CQC standards.

Course content

The level 2 CSTF infection prevention and control online course covers the following:

Legislative framework - Key laws and staff roles in infection control.
Pathogen management - Microorganisms, lifecycles, and control methods.
Interrupting infection - Breaking transmission in care settings.
Cleaning and disinfection - Proper cleaning and sterilisation techniques.
Risk assessment - Identifying and managing infection risks.
Alert organisms - Detection and response to MRSA, E. coli, C. difficile.
Antimicrobial stewardship - Safe antibiotic use to reduce resistance.

Who is this course for?

This level 2 CSTF infection prevention and control e-learning course is essential for all healthcare staff involved in direct patient care or services, including those working in hospital and community settings. It is specifically designed for those looking to deepen their knowledge and practices in infection prevention and control beyond the fundamental level.

Aims

The aims of this level 2 CSTF infection prevention and control eLearning course are to:

Deepen healthcare staff's understanding and skills in infection prevention and control, enabling them to implement advanced strategies and practices that safeguard patient health and maintain the integrity of care environments.
Educate healthcare professionals about the advanced aspects of infection control, including managing pathogens and alert organisms, and clarify their legal and ethical responsibilities within UK health regulations and standards.

Learning objectives

This level 2 CSTF infection prevention and control training course will:

Explain relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the Public Health Act 1984.
Describe key types, characteristics, and lifecycles of pathogens in healthcare.
Outline the stages in the chain of infection and methods to interrupt transmission.
Summarise national guidelines on cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation.
Introduce risk assessment principles under COSHH 2002.
Discuss the identification and control of alert organisms such as MRSA, E. coli, and C. difficile.
Emphasise the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in reducing HAIs and resistance.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this CSTF infection prevention and control (level 2) e-learning course, the learner will be able to:

Know how to contribute to infection prevention and control.
Demonstrate standard precautions: hand hygiene, PPE, managing spills, sharps, environment, and equipment.
Recognise when fitness to work may pose an infection risk.
Describe responsibilities under infection control laws and infection control information.
Understand healthcare-associated infections, the chain of infection, and transmission routes.
Understand decontamination roles and use single-use items correctly.
Conduct infection risk assessments.
Explain and manage alert organisms safely.

Interactive demo

End of course assessment

Achieve a minimum score of 80% at the end of the course assessment.
If unsuccessful, you can retake the assessment until you pass.
Upon passing, you will receive an instant CPD-accredited certificate for compliance records.

Certification

Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful course completion.
Certificates are available for immediate download upon passing the final assessment.
Accepted by NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies, meeting compliance requirements.
Employers and organisations can verify certification authenticity through our team.

Course accreditation

Accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training.
Meets the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards.
Fulfils requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP).

FAQs

Do I need to take Level 1 before enrolling in this course?

No, but having a basic understanding of infection control is beneficial. For a more comprehensive approach, Level 2 is recommended if you work in direct patient care or high-risk healthcare settings.

Will this course count towards my revalidation as a healthcare professional?

Yes! This CPD-accredited course can be used as part of NMC, GMC, and HCPC revalidation requirements, helping healthcare professionals meet their continuing professional development obligations.

How do I log in to the eLearning platform?

Upon purchasing a course, you will receive an email with your login credentials and a link to access the platform. To log in, copy the link into your browser (our system is optimised for Google Chrome) and enter the login details provided in the email. Please note that your email address will be your default username, which cannot be changed. To avoid access issues, please ensure that the information you provide during the purchase process is accurate.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Unfortunately, learners cannot change their names directly through the LMS to prevent discrepancies on certificates associated with the account owner. To request a name change on a certificate, learners must contact our support team at info@mandatorytraining.co.uk, as additional verification is required.

I haven't received my login details. What should I do?

Our system automatically sends an email with your login details immediately after purchase. However, some email servers (such as Google and Yahoo) may redirect these emails to your Junk or Spam folder. If you haven’t received your login details within 24 hours, please check your Spam or Junk folder. If the email is still missing, feel free to contact our support team at info@mandatorytraining.co.uk, and we will assist you promptly.

Login steps

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Reviews

Rasik S.

Infection prevention and control training course is well arranged but lacks examples.

Laura D.

Great, enjoyed the course

Noah John

I found the course very informative, with very good reasoning and visual aids.

carol G.

interesting

Leo Clarke

Easily accessible courses and easy to follow step by step instructions

Gracie Knowles

A very clear and easy course to follow. Used this as a refresher for original site based hands on course and found it more useful and informative.

Charlie Gibbs

Information was simple and easy to take and very informative

Billy Wong

Course was informative and to the point.

Isobel Ingram

Found staff very helpful and sound advice given. The course was easy to navigate and understand.

Sienna Myers

Easy, quick, good content.

Phoebe Preston

Very concise and informative, extremely helpful.

Benjamin Andrews

Very enjoyable way of learning.

Leo Kaur

Course was great and very informative, I like the audio.

Harvey Arnold

Very pleased with this course, it covers all the topics before taking the test.

Justice Owusu-Adjei

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. What would you recommend to improve the course? . What did you like most about the course? . Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Shane Holiday

Very convenient method of study.

Vinita Shrivastava

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Michael Sserunkuma

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Kendall Stevenson

Excellent on-line course, learning at my own pace.

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Andy McDonald

Easy to use and understand very good

Victoria Leonard

N/A What would you recommend to improve the course? N/A What did you like most about the course? N/A Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Egle Kiveryte

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Sophie Brocklesby

N/A What would you recommend to improve the course? N/A What did you like most about the course? N/A Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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John Sumba

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Julie Riley

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Billie Fysh

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Selvam Jacob

ok What would you recommend to improve the course? Infection Prevention & Control – End of Course Assessment What did you like most about the course? None Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? No

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Raymond Rose

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Francis Ubah

4 What would you recommend to improve the course? None What did you like most about the course? Good presentation Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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Carole Gibbins

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Sarah Gifford

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Maria Shyla Singh-Spencer

Yes What would you recommend to improve the course? Understanding What did you like most about the course? Infections Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Ranil Jayawardena

Excellent presentation, kept my interest throughout. Easy to negotiate the course materials.

Blaire Frazer

I like everything about the training, especially the questionnaires.

Jackey Antoniazzi

Easy to digest and follow, without too much jargon. Being able to go back and review if you were in any doubt.

Sandie Foster

Great course tough but enjoyable What would you recommend to improve the course? None What did you like most about the course? Intense,great deal of useful information Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Emmanuel Ehiwe

Good What would you recommend to improve the course? Voice to be added What did you like most about the course? The simple format Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Talha Al-Shawaf

comprehensive and excellent review. What would you recommend to improve the course? Nil What did you like most about the course? Nil Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Jean Looker

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The information was well set out, easy to understand and comprehend.

Janet Reeves

Good experience. Quick to set up and get certified.

Katie Meyer

The information slides are riddled with spelling errors and mistakes. In order to pass the actual assessment itself you are forced to select an incorrect answer. What would you recommend to improve the course? Proof reading not only the slides of information but also the answers as one of them is very incorrect yet you are forced to select it in order to pass. What did you like most about the course? N/A Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? No

Kerry Wood

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Maria Fessara-Embrey

Full inaccuracies, bad wording. Poor English. Wrong answer at the assessment as well. Shocking to be honest. What would you recommend to improve the course? inaccuracies, bad wording. Poor English. Wrong answer at the assessment as well. Shocking to be honest. What did you like most about the course? nothing Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? No

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Interesting course What would you recommend to improve the course? N/A What did you like most about the course? Makes you stop and think Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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Had lots of good and relevant information.

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very easy to use training. would recommend

Samuel Harding

A good online course, worth doing

Romy Cowan

Very informative.

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A well structure course easy to follow and learn from. What would you recommend to improve the course? I found the course was very user friendly and easy to follow all the learning material. I found this course great for me. What did you like most about the course? The way the learning material was presented and the ease that I could log in and out when I was able. Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

philippa_bradley

Good What would you recommend to improve the course? Ok as is What did you like most about the course? Question assessment helped me Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

Haley Bannister

A good refresher course about the dangers of infections. What would you recommend to improve the course? Possibly more video clips What did you like most about the course? The slides Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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Thomas Osborne

Simple, straightforward and informative training, thank you!!

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Very pleased with this training it was easy to follow and understand. Thank you.

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Very interesting and informative course. Easy to move between the different units.

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Really helpful. It covered all topics i needed

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Bim Afolami

Nice simple straightforward process. Thank you

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It improve my understand on Infection What would you recommend to improve the course? Good as it is What did you like most about the course? easy to understand Would you recommend this course to your colleagues? Yes

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Very informative.

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