Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF)

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Course Description

Is this Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control course suitable for me?

With the recent pandemic, infection prevention and control has never been so important. This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control, and how best to protect those around them.

The QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility in infection prevention and control within their job roles, such as: care assistants, health care workers or other healthcare environments.

How long is the course?

The course lasts 4 hours. We can deliver the course on site at your workplace or an offsite training venue.

What’s covered on the Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control course?

Over a half day period, learners will develop a greater understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control. Topics covered include: personal hygiene, roles and responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control and minimising the risk of infection in a healthcare setting.

The importance of infection prevention and control
Roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control
Minimise the risk of infection
Responsibilities of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The importance of good personal hygiene
The procedure for hand washing

Assessment

1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).

FAQ’s

Infection prevention and control is critical to the well-being of people in need of care and support, and this is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to provide safe and effective care, infection prevention and control must be integrated into daily work and implemented consistently by all.
Sometimes, businesses choose to invite us to their venue which means reduced course costs and less downtime for the workforce. We can also arrange suitable training facilities where training at your location is not suitable. We can run first aid courses all over Norfolk and surrounding counties such as Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.