Scabies Management in Social Care

Explains scabies, a contagious skin infestation, and how to manage it in care settings. Covers how scabies spreads and steps to take (like cleaning bedding and treating close affected contacts).

Scabies Management in Social Care

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Course Information

This training explains what scabies is – a skin condition caused by mites – and how to manage an outbreak in a care setting. It describes how scabies is spread and what it looks like (so you can recognise it). The course then outlines the proper infection control measures to take if scabies occurs (like isolating affected individuals, thorough cleaning, and treating all close contacts). It also covers how scabies is treated (medicated creams) and discusses issues specific to care settings when dealing with scabies.

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Time Required: 60 minutes

This course is suited for:

  • Care home or supported living staff responsible for infection control
  • Housekeeping staff
  • Management responsible for overseeing infection control and responding to scabies outbreaks