Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (Online)

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 settingsthe 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.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you should have a good level of reading and writing skills.

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, common health conditions, care planning, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition, safeguarding. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.