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

Price

Free

Duration

7-12 weeks

About the Course

About 300,000 patients develop an infection in England each year while being treated by the NHS. In order to provide safe and effective care, infection control and prevention should be part of everyday practice for anyone working in a health and social care environment, regardless of role.


This course covers procedures and regulations surrounding infection control, as well as the importance of maintaining a clean environment.

No Cost

Tutor Support

100% Online

Anywhere/Anytime

Certificated

No Exams

What will I learn?

This course is made up of 8 units:

  • Understand the purpose and principles of infection control and the procedures

  • Understand how regulations inform policy and practice

  • Understand roles, responsibilities, principles and processes in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management

  • Understand the role of risk assessments

  • Learn the importance of maintaining a clean environment

  • Learn the sterilisation process

  • Learn how to safely handle laundry

  • Learn how to safely handle sharps

Eligibility

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

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  • You must currently live in England    

  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study    

  • You must be over the age of 19   

  • You must not already be on another government funded education programme

  • You must not have already studied another similar course

  • Funding is limited in certain areas (register to check)

Certificated 
Nationally recognised qualification demonstrates you have the skills and knowledge

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How will I learn?

Upon signing up, you'll promptly access your online learning materials and assessments through a designated online platform. Our courses are designed with interactive eLearning content to establish a solid foundation in your chosen subject area. After navigating through the learning materials, you can address assessment questions and submit your answers.

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However, enrolling in our online courses doesn't mean embarking on your educational journey alone! Upon registration, you'll be paired with a subject specialist tutor committed to assisting you throughout your qualification. Getting in touch with them is effortless through phone, text, or email, ensuring personalised support every step of the way when you need it.

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Courses normally take 7-12 weeks to complete depending on the time you can commit each week.  On average learners spend 4-6 hours per week working through the courses.

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Over 100,000 learners complete one of our many courses each year with our partners!

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01.

Register & Check Eligibility

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Complete Enrolment Form

03.

Complete Online Induction and Initial Assessments 

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Access Course Platform (assigned Tutor)

Complete Course Units - Submit Work for Assessment

05.

Completion and Certification 

Register to Enrol Online

 

Enrol anytime!  There are no fixed start dates.

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No credit card or bank details needed - It's Free!

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You must currently live in England

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Register & Enrol

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