Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings - Level 2

This qualification aims to prepare you for tackling the outbreak of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and how to control infections by aiding you in understanding the many causes of infection and how it can be spread, as well as how you can help control it. Following the COVID19 outbreak, prevention and control measures through good practice are more key than ever before. This course will look at infection prevention and control in health and social care, the causes and spread of infection and the infection control procedures in health care.

What will I study on this course?

• Unit 1: Principles of the causes and spread of infection in healthcare settings

Learn about the chain of infection and examine how infection is caused and the ways in which it can spread.

• Unit 2: Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in healthcare settings

Discover the vital importance of personal hygiene, demonstrate effective hand washing and the principles of using personal protective equipment.

• Unit 3: Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in healthcare settings

This unit will provide an understanding of how important cleaning, decontamination, sterilisation and waste management is within the healthcare setting.

• Unit 4: Principles of infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting

In this unit explore the purpose of infection control and look in detail at the regulations, policies, procedures, risk assessments and roles and responsibilities in relation to infection control.

You will be asked a series of eligibility questions upon enrolment.

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

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

How is my course assessed?

Online e-learning with modular units to complete.