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Level 1 & 2
Infection
Prevention & Control
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The Infection Prevention & Control training can be provided individually or as part of a bespoke package.
Contact us for further information.
Course Objectives
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By the end of the course, participants at:
Level 1 will be able to:
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State their obligations and that of their employers with regard to infection control.
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Understand the consequences of poor infection control practice.
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State the actions to be taken in relation to the infection control requirements put in place within their working environment.
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Identify the correct actions with regard to a range of different infection control situations.
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Level 2, in addition to the Level 1 objectives above, will be able to:
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Know what is meant by the term healthcare associated infections.
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Know the chain of infection and how this informs infection prevention and control practice.
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Have a good understanding of the routes of transmission of micro-organisms.
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Understand individual roles and responsibilities for the three levels of decontamination.
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Know how to use single-use items appropriately.
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Conduct a risk assessment in respect of ensuring infection prevention and control.
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Know the different alert organisms and conditions that pose an infection risk.
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Know how to safely manage patients with specific alert organisms.
Course Overview
Target Population:
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Level 1: All staff who may who may be involved in infection control in the course of their duties.
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Level 2: Clinical staff who are involved in infection control in the course of their duties.
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Course Duration:
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Level 1: 3 hours
Level 2: 5 hours
​Certification: Level 1 or 2 Award in Infection Prevention & Control.
Assessment: Knowledge assessment via a question paper.
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Number of Participants: 20 Maximum
Our Infection Prevention & Control Training:
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Is based on the compliance requirements placed on trainers by the Health & Safety at Work (Etc.) Act of 1974, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations; and the competence / requirements placed on healthcare employers by industry standards.
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Can assist Health & Social Care Diploma candidates with the various elements of their learning.
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Is aligned to the learning outcomes for both level 1 (All Staff) and Level 2 (Clinical Staff) of the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).
