Level 2 AWARD IN
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION IN HEALTH AND CARE SETTINGS (RQF)
Following achievement of this qualification the Learner must maintain a current CPD portfolio related to the learning outcomes of the qualification that is sufficient to demonstrate an ability to provide safe and current practice.
7 hours
Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed to support current or new staff who work in health and care settings such as care homes, health centres, surgeries and childcare settings and gives them underpinning knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection.
Cost – £35pp
Whats covered?
- Common infections and the chain of infection
- Importance of correct hand washing procedures for infection prevention and control
- Principles of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in infection prevention and control
- Decontamination process
- Waste Management procedures and the associated risks
- Roles and responsibilities in preventing infection