Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Care Settings
Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Care Settings
Course content
- Pathogenic organisms
- Common healthcare associated infections
- The chain of infection
- Correct handwashing techniques
- Procedures for infection prevention and control
- Management of spills
- Linen and waste
- Roles and responsibilities
- Standard infection control procedures.
Audience
- all employees in health and social care sector
- this qualification covers the knowledge found in standard 15 of the care certificate
- can be used for refresher training or CPD
Duration and course dates
- one day
- to be arranged; can be run on-site for 8 to 15 learners
Cost
- within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: residents, volunteers, businesses with less than 25 employees, community support groups: £20 per person (no further discounts)
- outside the Royal Borough, and businesses of over 25 employees in the borough: £69 per person (ask about discounts)
Assessment method
- multiple choice examination
Awarding organisation
- the awarding body for this course is Highfield Qualifications
Course requirements
- none