Certificate in the Principles of Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Course Code: NPCHS011/1DL
Course Level: Level 2
Study Mode: Online-Learning
Course Type: Adults
Course overview
Gain essential knowledge and skills for maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. Explore key principles of infection prevention and control, including understanding infectious agents, modes of transmission and effective hygiene practices. Learn about the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene and environmental cleaning protocols in healthcare settings. Develop strategies for preventing the spread of infections and protecting the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors.
There are 4 units and these cover the following topics:
- principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings,
- 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
- the principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting.
This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments.
Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.
Susan Goodwin, H&SC Assessor
Tel: 01782 254121
Email: susan.goodwin@nscg.ac.uk
Or
Chloe Richards, H&SC Administrator
Tel: 01782 254387
E Mail: chloe.richards1@nscg.ac.uk
A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance
Course options
Course Duration
12 Weeks
Course Days
Mixed
End date
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Class Times
Course Fee
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Additional Fees
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