QNUK Award in Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care (RQF) – Level 2 Face to Face Course

Description

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care course is intended for those working in, or looking to start work in a health and social care setting. With even minor infections causing devastating effects on vulnerable individuals, the correct prevention and control of infection is a key requirement for those working in the health and social care sector.

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are working in or are aiming to start work within a health and social care setting.
Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.
There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.

For this course learners are required to undertake an invigilated MCQ paper which must be passed in order to complete the course.

Learners must have sufficient command of the English language to understand and undertake the recommended assessment methods for this qualification and it is strongly recommended that learners should be working at level 1 and above. 

Upon completion of the course including the submission and approval by QNUK of the relevant course paperwork candidates will receive a certificate.

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What's Included

• Preventing the spread of infection in a health and social care setting
• The chain of Infection
• Handwashing Technique
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safe handling of infected materials and equipment