CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene 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?
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What does it teach?

This course aims to teach candidates about the basic knowledge and understanding required to remove or reduce hygiene hazards and implement controls. It covers the basic principles of infection control and prevention of infectious disease.

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 half 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 who may have already received basic health and safety training, but would benefit from focused training in hygiene hazards and controls.

People providing care and/or cleaning in hospitals, care homes, schools, clients’/patients' own homes, etc.

It is suitable for the private and public sectors.

What subjects covered?

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, 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.

Consider combining this course with a half day food hygiene or food safety awareness talk.

Course title to change

A new course from 2007.

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