Infection Control in Primary Care (Study Day)

For full details about this Continuing Professional Development study day please see below:

Who is it for? This study day is suitable for first level registered nurses and health care assistants working in primary care settings.	Overview of content: Infection control Universal precautions Hand hygiene Clostridium difficile MRSA Personal, protective equipment Waste management Sharp safety Exposure to spillages
What is it about? This study day explores infection control from the perspective of primary care. The course will look as awareness of relevant legislation, prevention of healthcare-associated infection in primary and community care, audits and awareness of current decontamination issues in GP Practice.
How does it enhance practice? Participants learn the principles of infection control and how to ensure that their own practices and practice settings meet the requirements for successful infection control.

Delivery Site

If successful in your application for the course you will receive a confirmation email with the exact details of the location of teaching, closer to the start date.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is based at Barber House, Glossop Road, Sheffield; opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital however teaching may take place across the University site. Please see a map below of the Central Campus. If you have any enquiries about the location of the teaching please contact the General Enquiry Line on 0114 222 2030.

Central-Campus-Map

Programme Leader/Contact Name:

Debbie Limb

Tel: 0114 222 2050 Email: d.c.limb@sheffield.ac.uk