Each year, around 300,000 patients in England develop an infection while receiving treatment from the NHS. Preventing infection is a crucial aspect of delivering high-quality care, especially since some life-threatening infections can spread rapidly in care settings. In this course, you’ll develop the skills necessary to reduce infection risks in your workplace. You’ll learn about infection control procedures and regulations, as well as the importance of keeping a clean and safe environment.
Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection
Level Two
Funding
Available Fully Funded
Course Delivery
Distance Learning
Course Duration
6 Weeks
Awarding Body
NCFE CACHE
Locations
England (Distance Learning).
Course Content
- Gain an understanding of the purpose, principles, and procedures of infection control.
- Learn how regulations shape policies and practices.
- Gain an understanding of roles, responsibilities, principles, and processes related to cleaning, decontamination, and waste management.
- Recognize the importance of risk assessments.
- Discover the significance of keeping a clean environment.
- Understand the sterilization process.
- Master safe laundry handling techniques.
- Understand the safe handling of sharps.
Eligibility
The learner must live in England and be over 19 years old.
How to Apply?
You Apply
Provide a brief description of yourself, and we’ll handle the rest. Our convenient online application process takes just about 10 minutes to complete.
We Connect
Once you submit your application, an admissions professional will contact you to guide you through the remaining steps of the process.
You Get Ready
After completing your application and connecting with an admissions representative, you’ll be ready to set up your schedule.