UNDERSTANDING MRSA - LEVEL 2 COURSE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 2
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
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The Understanding MRSA – Level 2 Course is designed to give an overview of this important subject and will explore a range of aspects regarding the agents of infection, the transmission of pathogens, infection and control, and much more.
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About this course
There is no prior learning knowledge or experience required to take this course, although students do need to be employed within a work environment in order to complete this course.
On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate Award.
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- Infection
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- Quality
- Healthcare
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Course programme
Unit 1 - Agents of Infection
At the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe the typical structure of bacteria; Explain how bacteria and viruses differ; Understand the conditions needed for the growth of bacteria and viruses; Define what is meant by the term pathogen; Provide examples of common bacterial illnesses and infections; Provide examples of common viral illnesses and infections; Provide examples of other types of pathogens and the illnesses that they may cause; and Understand and explain the terms evolution and mutation in general and with particular reference to MRSA.
Unit 2 - Transmission of Pathogens, Infection and Control
At the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe the different ways that a pathogen may be transmitted; Understand the ways in which pathogens may enter and exit the body; Identify some contagious infections that may be transmitted from animals to humans; Explain how good hand hygiene procedures reduce the risk of infection; Demonstrate the correct six-stage hand wash procedure; Provide examples of when healthcare workers should wash their hands effectively; Describe the personal protective equipment needed to reduce the risk of infection and when it should be used; Describe safe waste handling and disposal procedures that operate within a healthcare organisation; Understand how keeping the environment clean can reduce the risk of infection; List the groups of people that are particularly vulnerable to infection; Identify the person responsible for infection control within your organisation; Understand the infection control policies and procedures within your organisation; and Describe the correct infection control procedures to be followed in the event of the death of a patient.
Unit 3 - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
At the end of this module, you should be able to: Understand and describe what MRSA is; Understand what is meant by reservoirs and how these are used by the MRSA bacteria; Describe why MRSA has occurred; Define the term colonisation and how this may lead to clinical infection with MRSA; Explain how to identify the signs of an MRSA infection; Understand why MRSA is a particular problem within healthcare environments; Explain the infection control measures that should be followed in cases of MRSA; State your responsibilities as an employee when dealing with clients/patients with MRSA; Describe how cases of MRSA are identified and reported to the Department of Health.
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UNDERSTANDING MRSA - LEVEL 2 COURSE