Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (Free* if aged 19 or over)
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Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
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 entry requirements to access this programme. *This course is free to those who are aged 19 and over.
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?
You need access to a laptop and the Internet.
How will you be assessed?
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. The portfolio of evidence is in the form of a workbook that may be paper-based or online to suit you.
Where next?
You could progress onto another free qualification in:
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Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: March 25, 2024 12:04 pm
