Free Level 2 Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course covers how infection is caused and spread, personal hygiene and protective equipment, decontamination and waste management, and infection control procedures in healthcare settings. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. No formal entry requirements apply. You'll study through online and paper-based materials and assessments.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop knowledge of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. It is suitable for those working in, or interested in working in, health and social care roles where maintaining hygiene and preventing the spread of infection is essential.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Learners must be aged 16 or over. It may be helpful for learners to have previously achieved a Level 1 qualification, but this is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll understand the chain of infection and how infection is caused and spread in healthcare settings.
You'll learn the principles of personal hygiene and why they matter in preventing infection.
You'll demonstrate effective hand-washing techniques and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
You'll understand the importance of cleaning, decontamination, sterilisation, and waste management in healthcare environments.
You'll explore infection prevention and control procedures used in health and social care settings.
How you will learn
You'll study through online and paper-based materials. Assessment is also completed online and through paper-based tasks. There are no timed exams. You work through four units covering the causes and spread of infection, personal hygiene, decontamination, and infection control procedures. On completion, you receive an e-certificate from TQUK.
What you will need to bring
Professional Training Solutions will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or clinics
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes
Nursing home worker: support residents' daily care and wellbeing
Infection control support worker: help implement hygiene procedures in care settings
Cleaning operative (healthcare): maintain hygiene standards in clinical environments
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification covering care practice, communication, and safeguarding. Useful if you want to work in a care role and need a fuller occupational qualification.
Level 3 Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control: deepens your knowledge for supervisory or specialist infection control responsibilities.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: suitable if you're moving toward a senior care or team leader role.
