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Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection
School of Health Care

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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Prevention and Control of Infection Online

Infection prevention and control are more important than ever. Germs spread from person to person through a regular sequence of events. This Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection aims to help people prevent germs from infecting people by breaking the chain of infection. We can prevent infection by breaking a link in the chain. Understanding how to properly prevent and control the spread of infection is essential in ensuring that individuals do not unintentionally cause people they come into contact with to get infected.

The qualification covers the importance of risk assessment and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as the causes and transmission of infection, cleaning, proper waste management practices, and decontamination.

By the end of this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course, you will have a solid understanding of preventing and controlling the spread of infection in the workplace and at home. You will also learn how to identify infections and their types.

Why choose this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course from the School of Health Care?

  • Self-paced course, access available from anywhere in the world.
  • High-quality study materials that are easy to understand.
  • Course developed by industry experts.
  • After each module, there will be an MCQ quiz to assess your learning.
  • Assessment results are generated automatically and instantly.
  • 24/7 support is available via live chat, phone call, or email.
  • Free PDF certificate after completing the Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

3
sections
6
lectures
0h 53m
total

Course media

Description

Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Training

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the responsibilities of healthcare organisations in terms of current infection prevention and control legislation.
  • Know how to obtain information about infection prevention and control within the organisation.
  • Know the term healthcare-associated infections.
  • Understand the chain of infection and how this informs infection prevention and control practice.
  • Understand the routes of transmission of microorganisms.
  • Understand individual roles and responsibilities for the three levels of decontamination.
  • Use single-use items appropriately.
  • Conduct a risk assessment in respect of ensuring infection prevention and control.
  • Know how to manage patients with specific alert organisms safely.
  • Explain different alert organisms and conditions that pose an infection risk.

Certificate of Completion

You will receive a course completion certificate for free as soon as you complete the Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course.

Who is this course for?

Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection

This course is ideal for a wide range of learners who wish to understand the prevention and control of infection within healthcare settings.

Requirements

Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection

There are no particular requirements for this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course because it doesn't call for any specialized training.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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