Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Level 2
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to prevent and control infection and support safe practice in health care settings.
This qualification is designed to help you develop knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control within health care settings. It is suitable if you are working, or preparing to work, in health or social care environments where maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety is essential.
You will explore how infections are caused and spread, learn about best practices for cleaning and decontamination, and understand the importance of personal hygiene and health in reducing risk. Studying online allows you to learn at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while still receiving structured support from experienced tutors.
What you’ll cover:
- Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
- Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting
- Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
- Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in preventing and controlling infection
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to successfully achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language and Maths qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into roles within health and social care settings where infection prevention is critical.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
