CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care

What does it teach?
What does it cost?
How long does it last?
Who should attend?
What subjects are covered?
What languages is the course run in?
Is there an assessment at the end of the course?
Who do I contact for more information, including course dates?

What does it teach?

This course aims to teach a good understanding and knowledge of health, hygiene and safety in the health and social care sector.

What does it cost?

Visit the course fees (standard and concessionary) web page. See Course fees.

How long does it last?

It lasts for one whole day.

Important: You are required to attend this course for 100 per cent of the time.

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Who should attend?

This qualification will benefit all employees and their managers in the health and social care sector working on wards, in hospitals, nursing and care homes.

It is suitable for the private and public sectors.

What subjects covered?

Health and safety law
Health
Safety
Welfare
Hygiene awareness
Hygiene hazards
Personal hygiene
Cleaning

What languages is the course run in?

Predominantly in English.

Is there an assessment at the end of the course?

Yes, two 15 multiple-choice papers or one 30 multiple choice question paper.

Candidates who have passed the CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene in Health and Social Care need only sit a 15 multiple choice paper.

Who do I contact for more information, including course dates?

For information about course dates and holding an in-house training course contact the training co-ordinator or email an enquiry using the Enquiry form.