Prevention & Control of Infection QCF Level 2
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
There are many people working in a paid or voluntary role who may be at risk of contracting or spreading infection due to the nature of the job they are undertaking. Infection control is essential knowledge for all those working in any hospital, nursing and care setting, prisons, schools and hostels.
The Distance Learning Prevention & Control of Infection course concentrates on an important aspect of Infection Control. By undertaking and completing this course, you will increase your knowledge of the risk of infection in the healthcare environment and develop your skills in minimising these risks. On successful completion of this course you will gain a qualification in infection control that is mapped to the Skills for Health Infection Control workplace competencies, certificated by a nationally recognised Awarding Body.
Important information
Documents
- Prevention & Control of Infection QCF Level 2.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
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About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Infection
- Risk
- Database
- Database training
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Nursing Care
- IT risk
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Health Ed
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
- Unit 1 - The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
- Unit 2 - Causes and Spread of Infection
- Unit 3 - Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a fully nationally recognised qualification listed on the QCF database will be awarded by Ascentis as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Additional information
Prevention & Control of Infection QCF Level 2