Infection Control for Nurses
£250.00 (inc. VAT)
What is the aim of this course?
This course will allow the learner to develop an understanding of infection control in the veterinary environment. It will explore routine practices, preventative healthcare, surgery and zoonosis and will allow learners to develop skills relating to critical reflection on the current infection control procedures in their practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Define key terms in infection control and disease transmission
- Differentiate between waste management options
- Recognise a variety of infectious diseases in dogs, cats and rabbits
- Describe immunity in relation to preventative healthcare
- Describe good surgery practice in relation to infection control
- Define zoonosis and equip clients with the knowledge required to deal with patients with leptospirosis and MRSA
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at nurses who wish to learn more about infection control, preventative healthcare and zoonosis.
Course structure
This is a 100% online course and can be completed in your own time at your own pace.
Course Instructors
Alice Moxham
Learning Partner
Alice has worked within the veterinary industry since 2010. She began as a receptionist and later went on to complete her nurse training. She qualified as an RVN in 2017, and in 2019 took on the role of practice manager. She joined the Learning, Education and Development team in 2020. She is also currently studying towards a level 3 Diploma in Leadership and management which she hopes to complete by October 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys seeing friends and spending time with family. She also enjoys gardening and crafting. Alice has 2 dogs, 3 cats and 4 rabbits who keep her very busy.
Karen Learmonth
Advanced Veterinary Nurse
I am a 12-year qualified veterinary nurse who has worked in small animal practice as both a head nurse and a practice director. I have been working with the Learning, Education and Development team since January 2020, looking after the nursing programme.
I have my Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and recently obtained my Masters degree in Veterinary Nursing. I have a special interest in medical nursing and love supporting nurses in all aspects of their learning.
Adele Wood
Senior Learning Partner
Adele has been working in the veterinary industry for over 11 years, joining the Learning, Education and Development team full time in 2017, with her current role as Learning Partner for the North. Adele has achieved her Chartered Management Institute – Management Coaching and Mentoring Diploma Level 5. In addition to this, she is also working towards the CIPD approved Learning & Development Certificate Level 5. Adele is also a member of the Charted Management Institute and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
Holly Swaffer
Learning Partner
I qualified as an RVN in 2008 and worked in a variety of practices, before taking a break from clinical practice and spending a year lecturing in animal management and anaesthesia at a nurse training college. Following this, I joined CVS as an RVN in a busy general practice, before moving into the training team full time in 2016 where I now develop and deliver a variety of courses on clinical and non-clinical topics. Outside of work, I try to be at the local field archery club, or to relax at home with my collection of cats, chickens and tortoises – but I am now mostly running around after a busy toddler!
