Level 2 Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

This TQUK qualification aims to:

Familiarise you with infection control legislation and policies;
Develop your understanding of the causes of infections, the conditions in which they thrive and the ways that they can be spread
Teach you about the methods of cleaning and waste disposal that help prevent the spread of infection
Introduce you to the hand washing techniques and personal protective equipment you should use to help prevent the spread of infection.

This qualification can help you to prepare for employment in a health or care-related area or, if you are already employed, can contribute to your continuous professional development (CPD).

Course Content

This qualification consists of three mandatory units, which you must complete to gain the full qualification.

Unit 1 - The principles of infection prevention and control
Unit 2 - Causes and spread of infection
Unit 3 - Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Entry Requirement

You don’t need to have any specific prior learning requirements to take this course.

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths