Domain 2: Prevention and control of infection
IPC and vaccination are critical first steps in limiting the use of antimicrobials and the development of AMR. If we prevent avoidable infections, then we limit antimicrobial use and resistance. This includes viral infections that may be confused with (or predispose to) bacterial infection. The domain covers basic IPC knowledge, skills and behaviours staff need to support AMS.
Please note: Further resources will be added to this site as they become available.
Education resources
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IPC Zone
Scottish Infection Prevention and Control Education Pathway (SIPCEP): Resources to support health and social care staff, students and volunteers in Scotland with education and training in infection prevention and control.
- Type and duration: Learning resource, completion time 20-30 mins per learning session
- Focuses on:
- Foundation Layer: SICPs and TBPs
- Intermediate Layer: SICPs and TBPs, Screening, Healthcare and community associated infections, Barriers and enablers
- Improvement Layer: Team working, Quality Improvement
- Care setting: All care settings
- Target audience: Prescribers, non-prescribers nurses and midwives, non-prescribers pharmacy
Immunisation
A variety of workforce education resources which have been developed by NHS Education for Scotland in partnership with Public Health Scotland to support the Scottish Immunisation Programme.
- Type and duration: Various learning resources
- Focuses on:
- Role of vaccination, Communication
- Care setting: All care settings
- Target audience: Prescribers, non-prescribers nurses and midwives, non-prescribers pharmacy, non-prescribers other
Vaccination conversations
Resources designed to help equip the wider workforce with the information, tools, and guidance needed to build trust, address concerns, and encourage informed decision-making — helping to protect individuals, families, and communities from preventable diseases.
- Type and duration: 2 videos (4-5 mins) and eLearning module (45 mins)
- Focuses on:
- Role of vaccination, communication
- Care setting: All care settings
- Target audience: Prescribers, non-prescribers nurses and midwives, non-prescribers pharmacy, non-prescribers other