Welcome to the Scottish Infection Prevention and Control Education Pathway - Foundation layer.
Education resources covering all 10 standard infection control precautions and other introductory infection prevention and control (IPC) topics.
📢 Please note: We are currently in the process of updating the SIPCEP Foundation Layer modules to improve their inclusivity, accessibility and usability on mobile devices.
This work will be ongoing throughout 2024/25, and each module will be published when the update is complete.
You will notice that the updated modules will have a different look with improved navigation.
All learning resources on this site are free to use.
The resources contained within the SIPCEP foundation layer are specific to ‘Standard Infection Control Precautions’, referenced within the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual.
➤ What do you have to complete?
You DO NOT have to complete all the resources in this pathway. Check with your line manager / tutor / course leader to determine which resources are appropriate and/or mandatory. All the learning outcomes for the modules are available in the Learning outcomes for SIPCEP foundation layer modules.
➤ Accessing learning materials
The modules should take 15-30 minutes each to complete. You can also access other learning resources like videos, job aids, tips sheets and other documents. Access to some videos might be blocked by some local IT teams.
➤ Completion, assessment and certificates
Each eLearning topic has a content module and a separate assessment module with 10 questions. Complete the content module and then launch the assessment module.
You will receive separate certificates for the module and the assessment. (Access certificates via "My Learn" and "Learning history".)
➤ Please provide feedback
Please complete the online feedback form at the end of each e-learning module. The feedback is anonymous, you will not be asked for personal information.
For any queries about the pathway please check the SIPCEP guidance and support page or contact hai@nes.scot.nhs.uk
A range of resources covering Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs).
A training aid to support the practical application of Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) and Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) in practice for use by trainers devising in-house training and development sessions.
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