Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school

Offered By: Public Health England via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Identify how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in children

Microbes live everywhere, especially in childcare settings where children play together at close quarters. They come in all shapes and sizes – and not all are harmful.

On this course, you’ll discover what germs are and how they spread, looking at simple ways of stopping infections spreading. You’ll learn practical tips on keeping early years settings safe.

You’ll reflect on the importance of antibiotics and identify what antibiotic resistance is and how we can prevent it, exploring the ways you can protect children from infectious diseases – including proper use of antibiotics and vaccinations.

This course is aimed at anyone who works with or cares for infants and young children (under the age of 4 years). This includes nursery nurses, daycare staff, childminders, and carers.

Syllabus

Microbes, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene

Welcome to the course
Introducing microbes
Preventing spread of infection
End of week 1

Hygiene, Vaccinations and Antibiotics

Infection Prevention in childcare settings
Immunity and Vaccinations
Controlling outbreaks
End of course

Taught by

Angela Baker