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Free Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around other commitments. The course covers how infections spread, how to prevent outbreaks, and how to apply good infection control practice in health and social care settings. It typically takes 15 weeks to complete. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to enrol. You'll also complete a short English initial assessment before starting.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to prepare you for tackling the outbreak of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and how to control infections by aiding you in understanding the many causes of infection and how it can be spread, as well as how you can help control it.

Following the COVID19 outbreak, prevention and control measures through good practice are more key than ever before. This course will look at infection prevention and control in health and social care, the causes and spread of infection and the infection control procedures in health care.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the main causes of infection and how they spread in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to apply infection prevention and control measures in practice.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of individuals in preventing infection.
  • You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment and when to use it.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe environment to reduce infection risk.
  • You'll understand legislation and guidance that governs infection control in health care.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. A tutor is allocated to support you through the course. You must complete an English initial assessment before starting to confirm this delivery method suits you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support patients or residents in care settings day to day.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to people in their own homes.
  • Residential support worker: support adults or young people in residential care.
  • Infection control support role: assist infection prevention teams in NHS or care settings.
  • Cleaning and domestic services (health care): maintain hygiene standards in clinical environments.

What you could study next

A free principles of the prevention and control of infection in health care settings qualification at Level 2 is a solid foundation for further study in health and social care.

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for working in adult social care, covering a broad range of care skills.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in infection control or health care practice.
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