Prevention & Control of Infection
The goal of infection control is to prevent the spread of infection and infectious illnesses/diseases. In any situation where large numbers of people live and work together there can be a high chance of an infection being passed on or acquired. Nevermore than today, having experienced the recent COVID-19 pandemic, infection control is an important part of social care practice and is the responsibility of everyone within the establishment.
Benefits
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Improve your knowledge and understanding of the prevention and control of infection
Understand how to contribute towards an outstanding grade 1 for CQC inspections in this area of practice
Understand how this qualification is able to further your professional development and provide opportunities
Learn through a variety of delivery models best suited to you and your circumstances
What you will learn
- Unit 1 - Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
- Unit 2 - Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings
- Unit 3 - Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
- Unit 4 - Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting