You will increase your knowledge of a range of areas surrounding the prevention and control of infection. Units covered include: 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

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our distance learning courses may be free to those who meet certain eligibility criteria, including: UK resident (those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester may not be eligible for course funding.) Aged 19 or over(those aged 19-23 must have already achieved at least a full level 2 qualification or equivalent e.g. a full level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or 4-9. Those who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level are not eligible to undertake one of these distance learning courses.) *The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility. Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

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Health and Social Care, Online Learning

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

Protecting individuals from infection is an essential part of providing high quality care, especially considering some infections can be potentially life-threatening and spread rapidly within care environments.

This course is designed to provide a good understanding of the prevention and control of infection within healthcare settings. You will explore everything from the meaning and importance of infection control and the causes of infections, to methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection.

This course is suitable for anyone currently working, or hoping to work in a health care setting.

As the course is completed online, the use of a computer or laptop is recommended, however all student have access to our campus libraries including our quiet study spaces and computer suites!

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Start Date and Duration

This course has flexible start dates throughout the year.

The flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace and is estimated to take up to 111 study hours to complete.

Course Content

You will increase your knowledge of a range of areas surrounding the prevention and control of infection.

Units covered include:

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

Assessment Methods

This is an online learning course which is assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided by the College throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.

You will complete the course on an interactive, online learning platform and upon successful completion you will be awarded with a nationally recognised qualification and a certificate of achievement by CACHE NCFE.

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are necessary, although some basic computer skills are required.

This course is suitable for anyone who is already working or looking to secure a role in this industry or those wishing to progress onto further education.

Course Cost

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our distance learning courses may be free to those who meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

UK resident (those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester may not be eligible for course funding.)
Aged 19 or over(those aged 19-23 must have already achieved at least a full level 2 qualification or equivalent e.g. a full level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or 4-9. Those who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level are not eligible to undertake one of these distance learning courses.)

*The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility. Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

Future Progression Opportunities

This course provides fantastic progression on to further distance learning courses depending on your career aims, such as the level 2 Principles of Care Planning or level 2 Understanding Nutrition and Health qualifications. Take a look at our full range of online learning courses here.

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