ASET Certificate in Infection Control

Course

In Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    4 Days

Candidates who take this programme will develop a greater understanding of the principles of Infection control and will be able to assess risk and control the spread of MRSA.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
Registered Head Office Chaucer Building 57 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE

Start date

On request

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Course programme

MRSA and Infection Control Training

Apply Email Download The ASET MRSA and Infection Control training program would be suitable whether you are an experienced health care worker caring for clients or patients in a work environment, or are new to the industry. No prior knowledge or experience is essential. Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multi-choice questionnaire, will lead you to the highly acclaimed ASET Certificate in Infection Control.

Course Content

Module 1: Infection Control in the Workplace

  • Introduction to Infection Control
  • Hospital Acquired Infection
  • Infection
  • Effects of Infection
  • Bacteria
  • Spread of micro-organisms
  • Viruses
  • Isolation Nursing
  • Fungal Infection

Module2: The Importance of Personal Hygiene in the Control of Infection

  • Personal Fitness
  • Clothing
  • Hand Washing
  • Protective Clothing
  • How to Wash Hands
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Policy
  • Patient Hygiene

Module 3: Cleaning Processes to Control Infection

  • What is clean?
  • Storage of Chemicals
  • Detergents
  • Sterilisation
  • The Cleaning Process
  • Pets in the Environment
  • Disinfection

Module 4: Waste Management in the Control of Infection

  • Safe Handling of Body Fluids
  • Sharps - Involving Risk of Blood Born Infection
  • Waste Management
  • Single Use Instruments and Equipment
  • Categorising of Clinical Waste

Module 5: Some Specific Areas of Infection Control

  • General Equipment
  • Food Hygiene & Cross Infection
  • Specimen Collection and Handling
  • Changing Beds/Laundry Disposal

Duration: 3 to 4 days - flexible
Assessment: Written assignment and multi-choice questions

ASET Certificate in Infection Control

Price on request