Understanding the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection - Level 2

Key Facts
  • Starts All year round.
  • Course Type Distance Learning
  • Duration 8 Weeks
  • You Need 3 Requirements needed View

Introduction

This qualification aims to help learners to understand the meaning and importance of infection control, the causes of infections, the conditions in which they thrive and the ways that they can be spread. Learners will also gain an understanding of the methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection.

What will I learn

This qualification covers: Principles of the Causes and Spread of Infection in Health Care Settings. Principles of the Importance of Personal Hygiene and Health in the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings. Principles of Decontamination, Cleaning and Waste Management in Health Care Settings. Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in a Health Care Setting.

How will I learn

All learning materials will be provided to suit your requirements: fully online, fully paper-based or a combination of both.

What's next

Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes or where appropriate use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.

You can gain an accredited level 2 qualification.
This course is completely free providing you complete the qualification.
All distance learning courses can be completed in your own free time from the comfort of your own home.
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