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Free Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control Course Online – Learning Curve

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE 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 can work through this course at your own pace, fitting it around your existing commitments. It covers infection prevention procedures, relevant regulations, and the importance of maintaining a clean care environment. The course takes around 7 weeks to complete. No previous qualifications are required.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who works in health and social care or wants to gain a better understanding of how to control infection in the workplace. It is also beneficial for those who are looking to start their career within the sector and would like to gain essential knowledge of safe and compliant infection control practices.

Entry requirements

There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how infections spread in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn the procedures and regulations that govern infection control in the workplace.
  • You'll explore the importance of maintaining a clean and safe care environment.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities for infection prevention, whatever your role.
  • You'll learn how to apply safe and compliant infection control practices in everyday work.

How you will learn

This is an online course delivered through a digital learning platform. You study at your own pace and all deadlines are shown in the platform once you enrol. Assessment is through online activities and written tasks that you complete as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you'll need access to a device with an internet connection.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supports daily care in residential or home settings
  • Healthcare support worker: assists clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Ambulance care assistant: patient transport with infection control responsibilities
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivers personal care in clients' own homes
  • Health promotion specialist: supports public health and infection awareness
  • Environmental health officer: enforces health and safety standards in workplaces

What you could study next

A level 2 principles of the prevention and control of infection in health care settings qualification is a solid foundation for further study in health and social care. You could progress to a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers a broader range of care skills and is recognised for roles with greater responsibility. A Level 3 Award in Education and Training is worth considering if you want to teach or train others in infection control or care settings.

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