Understanding Infection Control (Level 2)
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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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
Managing and controlling the risk of infection can be a matter of life or death. Whether you are an experienced health care worker caring for clients or patients in a work environment or are new to the industry or even simply considering a career in Care, we believe that this learning programme will assist you with your personal development. Acquire an understanding around real concerns such as MRSA, and gain invaluable grounding in the general safeguards that can be employed to reduce the risk of infection.
This course will help you to learn how to avoid the risk and spread of infection within the healthcare sector.
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About this course
Key Topics
The Level 2 Infection control course is divided into three comprehensive modules:
Module 1: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Module 2: Causes and Spread of Infection
Module 3: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Understanding Infection Control and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Infection Control
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Subjects
- Infection
- IT
- Infection Control
- Healthcare
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Course programme
The Level 2 Infection control course is divided into three comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
- Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection.
- Understand legislation
- Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infection.
- Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
- Understand the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infection.
- Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infection.
Unit 2: Causes an Spread of Infection
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
- Understand the causes of infection.
- Understand the transmission of infection
Unit 3: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
Learning outcomes
- The learner will:
- Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection.
- Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process
- Understand the importance of good waste management practice in the prevention of the spread of infection.
Course Assessment
Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multiple-choice questionnaire, will lead you to the highly acclaimed Certificate in Infection Control.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate will be awarded by ABC Awards as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
Cou
rse Fees
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Understanding Infection Control home study course is £306.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £245 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £61.25 and then 4 equal payments of £61.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Understanding Infection Control (Level 2)
