Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings NCFE Certificate Level 2

Once enrolled, you will receive a learning resource/information pack which includes two workbooks. Part A Unit 1 – Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care setting You will: Know how infection is caused Understand how infection can spread Understand the ‘chain of infection’ Understand the need to recognise Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI). Unit 2 – Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings You will: Understand the importance of personal hygiene Understand the importance of effective hand washing Understand the principles of using PPE. Part B Unit 3 – Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings You will: Understand the importance of maintaining a clean environment Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management Understand the sterilisation process, effective waste management , how to handle laundry and how to safely handle sharps. Unit 4 – Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting You will: Understand the role of risk assessment in relation to infection control Understand the principles of infection control procedures. Our team of highly qualified tutors are available to support all students throughout their programme of study with robust feedback advice and guidance.