The aim of this CPD unit is to equip practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills to prevent and control infections in the workplace, including beauty and clinical settings. Learners will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of infection prevention and control, promoting a culture of health and safety in the work environment. On completion, learners will:

1. Understand the types of infections, their causes, modes of transmission, and effects.
2. Understand and prevent potential workplace hazards and risks.
3. Understand the chain of infection and the controls necessary to prevent the spread of infection.
4. Understand and apply personal, social and employers’ responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 
5. Understand the importance of, and apply personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene practices.
6. Understand decontamination and waste management processes relevant to clinical practice to minimise the risk of infection.

This is an accredited CPD theoretical and knowledge-based course. Learning includes:

• Infectious hazards and risks- risk assessments 
• Patient screening 
• Spread of infection 
• Chain of infection and breaking the infectious chain 
• Vaccinations 
• Hand hygiene protocols 
• Decontamination protocols 
• Personal protective equipment 
• Aseptic no touch technique (ANNT) 
• Safe sharps and clinical waste disposal  
• Personal hygiene and dress code 
• Personal, social and employer responsibility 
• Monitoring and compliance  
• Self -Directed Learning – EBP and research  
• End of Course Exam 
• Reflective Practice  

Method of learning: The course is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to participants worldwide. Learning materials include a narrated presentation, a training manual, an e-library featuring evidence-based publications, and a multiple-choice quiz to test your acquisition of skills at the end of the unit.

Facilitation: The education and training content for this course is facilitated by qualified educators who are regulated healthcare professionals and who hold master level regulated qualifications in non-surgical cosmetic practice.  

CPD Accreditation: The CPD Standards Office

Provider Number: 50839

CPD Points:  10

As this course is focused on continuing professional development and learning, there are no formative or summative assessments. However, learners will complete an end-of-course multiple-choice quiz to evaluate their acquisition of knowledge and understanding, facilitating reflective practice in this critical area of non-surgical cosmetic practice.

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications for entry to this CPD course. However, it should be noted that CPD courses are not qualifications and may not be suitable for unqualified practitioners. 

Completion timescales: Completion is flexible to accommodate the busy demands of working professionals. Learners will have access to the platform and resources for 12 weeks for each CPD course.

How to purchase: To purchase the course, click ‘apply now’ and follow the online application and payment instructions. 

Post-Application: After submitting an online application and making payment, learners will automatically receive an email with a username and password to access their account. You should check your spam folder if you have not received it in your inbox within 10 minutes. 

Access: To access the CPD course, please visit the MAP-IQ website and click the ‘My Account’ button located at the top right-hand corner of the homepage. You will need your username and password to access your account. After logging in to your account, you will see a list of your purchased courses. Click on the course placeholder section to begin your learning. 

Completion: On completion, you will receive a CPD e-certificate for your CPD records. 

Cost:  £39.00