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Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection - CPD Certified
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Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Online
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Infection poses a significant risk to patients, caregivers, and staff in a healthcare setting. An infection can cause distress, harm, and impair the quality of life and healthcare experiences if effective infection prevention and control approaches are not used. In addition, often infection requires the use of additional, costly resources to treat. As a result, infection prevention must be a top priority for all staff groups working in a healthcare system.
This Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course teaches you how to effectively prevent and control the spread of infection, which is vital in ensuring that individuals do not unintentionally cause illness in their family, friends, colleagues, or anyone else with whom they come into contact.
By the end of this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course, you will better understand how to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace and at home. You will also learn how to identify different types of infections.
Learning Objectives
After completing this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the responsibilities of healthcare organisations in terms of current infection prevention and control legislation.
- Know how to obtain information about infection prevention and control within the organisation.
- Know the term healthcare-associated infections.
- Understand the chain of infection and how this informs infection prevention and control practice.
- Understand the routes of transmission of microorganisms.
- Understand individual roles and responsibilities for the three levels of decontamination.
- Use single-use items appropriately.
- Conduct a risk assessment in respect of ensuring infection prevention and control.
- Know how to manage patients with specific alert organisms safely.
- Explain different alert organisms and conditions that pose an infection risk.
Why choose this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course from the School of Health Care?
- Self-paced course, access available from anywhere in the world.
- High-quality study materials that are easy to understand.
- Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course developed by industry experts.
- After each module, there will be an MCQ quiz to assess your learning.
- Assessment results are generated automatically and instantly.
- 24/7 support is available via live chat, phone call, or email.
- Free PDF certificate after completing the Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course.
Courses you will get with this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course:
- Course 01: Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection
- Course 02: Asbestos Awareness Training
- Course 03: Paediatric First Aid
- Course 04: Teaching Assistant
[Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course]
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Description
Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Online
This Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course consists of 03 modules.
Course Curriculum of Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course
- Module 01: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
- Module 02: Causes and Spread of Infection
- Module 03: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
Assessment Method of Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course
After completing Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course, you will get quizzes to assess your learning. You will do the later modules upon getting 60% marks on the quiz test. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments.
Certification of Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course
After completing the Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99.
Who is this course for?
Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Online
This Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection course is ideal for those who work in health and social care services, such as:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services
Special Note: Our course is not controlled by any regulations. If you wish to get qualified, consider the following options:
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (RQF)
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings (RQF)
Requirements
Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Online
To enrol in this Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course, students must fulfil the following requirements:
- Good Command over English language is mandatory to enrol in our Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course.
- Be energetic and self-motivated to complete our Course.
- Basic computer Skill is required to complete our Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course.
- If you want to enrol in our Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Course, you must be at least 15 years old.
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Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection Online
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