Level 2 Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, with part-time daytime sessions over 9 weeks. You'll build a solid understanding of how infections spread in healthcare settings and how to prevent them. The course covers infection prevention principles, safe working practices, and the responsibilities of healthcare workers in controlling the spread of infection. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol. NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings with certificate.
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.
What you will learn
You'll understand how infections are caused and how they spread in healthcare environments.
You'll learn the principles behind effective infection prevention and control.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers in maintaining a safe environment.
You'll study standard precautions, including hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment.
You'll understand how to handle and dispose of waste safely in healthcare settings.
You'll learn about relevant legislation and policies that govern infection control in health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions and guided study. Assessment is knowledge-based, typically through written questions or assignments that test your understanding of infection prevention and control principles. No practical placement is required to complete the 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: support patients or residents in care homes or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health services.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to people in their own homes.
Residential support worker: work with adults in supported living or residential care.
Nursing home assistant: help with day-to-day care in a nursing home environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main vocational qualification for working in adult social care, covering a wider range of care skills and often required for employment.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: moves you toward senior care roles and supervisory positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care: a short qualification that complements infection control knowledge for care settings.
