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Certificate In Infection Control Level 2
Description
About 300,000 patients develop an infection in England each year while being treated by the NHS. Protecting people from infection is an essential element of providing high quality care, especially considering the capacity some potentially life-threatening infections have to spread within care environments.
The objectives of this course will be to understand the principles of the causes and spread of
Infection in Health Care Settings , to understand principles of the importance of personal
hygiene and health in the prevention and control of Infection in Health Care Settings, to understand the principles of decontamination, cleaning and Waste Management in Health Care
Settings and to understand the principles of infection prevention and control in a Health Care Setting.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This is an NCFE Level 2 Certificate
Who is the course for?
This qualification aims to assist learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the meaning and importance of infection control.
This course is also suitable to those wishing to build confidence, those returning to work and those looking to improve their employment opportunities to build the skills required for working in the care sector.
What can I expect to learn?
Develop an understanding for the causes of infections, the conditions in which they thrive and the ways that they can be spread. Plus, the methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection.
How will I learn?
An online course where learners will also be asked to carry out research and reflection for the subject area and will be directed to online tools and reputable websites. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Learners will have an assigned tutor who will communicate on the online platform and when needed telephone or Microsoft Teams.
Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback.
Targets will be set at different stages of the course to enable learners to meet personal and course objectives.
Will I have to do any work at home?
We recommend at least 6 - 8 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study.
Typically, the course can be completed in 5 months.
What will I need to provide?
Learners will need to have access to a computer or device to enable them to visit the online platform to complete and submit work.
Telephone to enable tutor contact.
Pen/pad of paper for taking notes for example to use during one to one phone meetings.
Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.
What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will
compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role.
Learners may wish to consider the following:
Level 2 Principles in Dementia Care
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for HSC
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Further information:
For information on all ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/
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