Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
Every year, one in ten UK hospital patients develops a healthcare associated infection during their stay. Approximately 5,000 patients die as a direct result of one of these infections. In most cases, these infections are difficult to treat and can complicate any other current or previous illnesses that a patient has, as well as causing distress for the individual and their family.
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Who is this course for?
Every year, one in ten UK hospital patients develops a healthcare associated infection during their stay. Approximately 5,000 patients die as a direct result of one of these infections.
In most cases, these infections are difficult to treat and can complicate any other current or previous illnesses that a patient has, as well as causing distress for the individual and their family.
Taking this course can help tackle the outbreak of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings by helping you understand the causes and spread of infection and how you can help to control it.
Infection prevention is crucial to saving lives, so this course is of high importance to any existing or new healthcare employees. The information contained in the course is vital to anyone who wishes to work in the healthcare sector in the future.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course but a good understanding of both written and spoken English, as well as knowledge of using IT equipment, will be useful.
What will you learn?
This course is split into four manageable units:
Unit 1 Principles of the causes and spread of infection in healthcare settings
Unit 2 Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in healthcare settings
Unit 3 Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in healthcare settings
Unit 4 Principles of infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered online.
What will you need to bring with you?
There are no additional costs but access to IT equipment and the Internet is required.
How will you be assessed?
You will complete workbooks using our online platform with 1:1 coach / tutor support.
You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence which is put together during the course and demonstrates that you have met the required assessment criteria. On completion, the portfolio of evidence is submitted in an online format.
Where next?
You could consider qualifications in:
- Business Administration Principles
- Team Leading
- NVQ Customer Service
- NVQ Business Administration
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 26, 2021 1:50 pm
