Infection Control (Level 2)

Course

Online

Free

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    111h

  • Duration

    11 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This FREE 13 week Infection Control qualification provides you with fundamental knowledge and understanding of how to control the cause and spread of infection in hospitals and other health care settings.

- Develop vitally important skills to prepare you for a role in the health sector.
- Understand the concepts of decontamination and waste management – and the consequences of not carrying out these processes.
- Learn about infection prevention and control in a range of healthcare settings and scenarios to help you contextualise your learning.
- Gain industry-relevant knowledge and give your CV a boost.

Successful completion of this course leads to a nationally-accredited Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings. This is a Government funded nationally-accredited qualification – which means that if you are eligible you can study on it for free!

Benefits of studying with vision2learn

- It’s FREE for eligible learners.
- Study 100% online at your own pace, whenever and wherever you like.
- Gain a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
- One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
- Free additional online and telephone customer support.

You will be eligible for FREE study with vision2learn if you:

- Are aged 19 or older.
- Currently live in England.
- Have been an EU resident for the past three years.

If you have any questions about FREE online study with vision2learn please call 0191 215 4100. All courses are subject to availability, so apply today to secure your place.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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Subjects

  • Waste Disposal
  • Healthcare
  • Hygiene

Teachers and trainers (1)

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Course programme

Unit 1: The causes and spread of infection
Learning topics:
• How infection is caused
• How infection can spread
• The ‘chain of infection’
• The importance of recognising Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)

Unit 2: Principles of personal hygiene and health
Learning topics:
• Personal hygiene at work
• Handwashing
• Personal protective equipment.

Unit 3: Personal development in the health sector
Learning topics:
• Maintaining a clean environment
• Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
• The decontamination process
• The sterilisation process
• Handling laundry
• Effective waste management
• Sharps management.

Infection Control (Level 2)

Free