Level 2 Prevention and Control of Infection Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 9 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study the principles behind preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings, covering how infections spread, how to reduce risk, and how to protect patients and colleagues. This prevention and control of infection qualification is open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll finish with the NCFE Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings.
Who this course is for
Do you want to play a crucial role in maintaining health and safety within healthcare settings? This qualification equips you with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and control infections, ensuring a safer environment for patients and healthcare professionals alike. This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and wish to understand the principles of infection prevention and control. By completing this qualification, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how infections spread, the importance of personal hygiene, and effective methods for decontamination and waste management.
Entry requirements
Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for enrolment on this course. However, it is essential for those seeking employment or voluntary work involving vulnerable adults. This check is typically arranged through your employer or placement provider.
What you will learn
You'll understand how infections are caused and how they spread in healthcare environments.
You'll learn the principles of infection prevention and control in health and care settings.
You'll identify the roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers in controlling infection.
You'll explore standard precautions, including hand hygiene, PPE, and safe disposal of waste.
You'll understand how to manage and report infection risks in the workplace.
You'll learn about relevant legislation and guidelines that govern infection control practice.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Bispham Campus. You'll be assessed through written assignments or knowledge-based assessments that test your understanding of infection prevention principles. Your tutor will guide you through the material over the 9-week course. No practical clinical placement is required for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting patients in care homes or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical staff in hospitals or clinics.
Domiciliary care worker, providing personal care in people's homes.
Residential support worker, working in residential care facilities.
Healthcare cleaner or domestic services worker, maintaining safe clinical environments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification that covers the full range of skills needed for a care assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, suited to those moving into senior care or supervisory positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, useful for care workers who also support residents with meals.
Level 3 Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control, for those wanting to specialise further in this area.
