Training, learning and development

IPC competencies

• Skills for Health IPC1 Minimise the risk of spreading infection by cleaning, disinfecting and maintain environments
• Skills for Health IPC2 Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection
• Skills for Health IPC3 Clean, disinfect and remove spillages of blood and other body fluids to minimise the risk of infection
• Skills for Health IPC4 Minimise the risk of spreading infection by cleaning, disinfection and storing care equipment
• Skills for Health IPC5 Minimise the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids while providing care
• Skills for Health IPC6 Use personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection
• Skills for Health IPC7 Safely dispose of healthcare waste, including sharps, to prevent the spread of infection
• Skills for Health IPC8 Minimise the risk of spreading infection when transporting and storing health and social care related waste
• Skills for Health IPC9 Minimise the risk of spreading infection when removing used linen
• Skills for Health IPC10 Minimise the risk of spreading infection when transporting clean and used linen
• Skills for Health IPC11 Minimise the risk of spreading infection when laundering used linen
• Skills for Health IPC12 Minimise the risk of spreading infection when storing and using clean linen
• Skills for Health IPC13 Provide guidance, resources and support to enable staff to minimise the risk of spreading infection

IPC courses

From introductory courses to full MSc programmes, a wide range of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training is available.  Choose from local sessions or flexible online modules to suit your schedule and career goals.

Universities offering – Masters Level / Degree / PG Diploma / PG Certificate courses

Solihull College and University Centre

• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Prevention & Control of Infection | Solihull College & University Centre

University of Essex

• MSc Infection Control Online Degree UK​ | University of Essex Online
• PG Dip Infection Control Online UK | Essex Online
• PG Cert Infection Control Online UK | Essex Online

University of West London

• MSc Infection Prevention and Control degree | University of West London

Oxford Learning College

• Accredited Level 3 Infection Control Diploma • Oxford Learning College
• Infection Control Short Course Diploma • Oxford Learning College

Dundee University

• Infection Prevention & Control MSc | University of Dundee, UK
• Infection Prevention & Control PGDip | University of Dundee, UK
• Infection Prevention & Control PGCert | University of Dundee, UK

Birmingham City University

• Infection, Prevention and Control Pathway (Professional Practice) – 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University

University of the Highlands and Islands

• MSc Infection Prevention and Control course

University of Cork

• Infection Prevention and Control (Online) PG Cert | University College Cork | UCC | Ireland | Postgraduate Degree | Courses

Bangor University

• MOOC in Infection Prevention Best Practice and Behaviours | Bangor University

University of Staffordshire

• Infection Prevention and Control

University of Sunderland

• PgCert Infection Prevention and Control | The University of Sunderland

Glasgow Caledonian University

• Module detail | Glasgow Caledonian University | Scotland, UK

University of Limerick

• Infection Prevention and Control Leadership – MSc | University of Limerick

Other institutions offering IPC programmes and courses

Royal College of Nursing

• RCN IPC Programme | Professional Services | Royal College of Nursing

World Health Organisation (WHO)

• Infection prevention and control

E-Learning for Health

• NHSE elfh Hub

Infection Prevention Solutions

• Infection Prevention Control Training Courses – IPS

Skills for Health (Core Skills)

• Infection Prevention + Control Level 1 eLearning Course |SFH
• Infection Prevention + Control Level 2 eLearning Course |SFH

Other training and resources

Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Training Hub

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA)

• Training Zone – HCPA

Prosper (Essex)

• Provider Hub News and Events | Provider Hub | Essex

IPC Educational Framework

• NHSE Infection prevention and control education framework
• NHSE Education framework for the infection prevention and control practitioner (IPC) workforce
• RCN The role of the link nurse in infection prevention and control
• Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Competencies Framework for infection prevention and control practitioners

IPC Educational Networking Forum

The IPC Educational Networking Forum (ENF) is a collaborative, education-focused support group for IPC professionals and colleagues across the HWE ICS.

You can access session slides and resources via the IPC ENF Microsoft Teams channel.