Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

For working in all settings including healthcare, social care, home care, and community care

The Level 2 Principles of Infection Prevention and Control course introduces knowledge and understanding to national and local policies in relation to infection control; employer and employee responsibilities in this area; procedures and risk assessment to minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection; how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and the importance of good personal hygiene. Fee paid covers all online learning materials, tests and re-takes, and One Completion Certificate.
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Level 2 Understand Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings online course

Summary of Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

  • Credit Value: 3 credits at Level 2

  • Learning Hours: 30 hours

  • Type of Learning Programme: Knowledge-based course

  • Entry requirements: None. No minimum entry restrictions

  • Study Method: Online and self-paced by the learner

  • Assessment type: End of course Multiple Choice Questions

  • Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price. Quiz Retakes are free during the 12 months access duration.

  • Access to course: 12 months

  • Quiz pass mark – 80% needed to pass. You will receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course.

  • Digital Certificate of Completion: FREE. Available as Instant Self-Download, when all content have been completed.

Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

This course introduces the learner to national and local policies in relation to 

  • infection control; 
  • to explain employer and employee responsibilities in this area; 
  • to understand how procedures and risk assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection. 
  • Learners will also gain an understanding of how to use PPE correctly and the importance of good personal hygiene. 

Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

Topics covered in this course

Topics covered include: 

  1. Roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 
  2. Employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 
  3. Employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection  
  4. Legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections  
  5. Current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection 
  6. Local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection  
  7. Systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections  
  8. Procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection  
  9. Potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation  
  10. Importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections 
  11. Definition of the term risk 
  12. Potential risks of infection within the workplace 
  13. The process of carrying out a risk assessment 
  14. The importance of carrying out a risk assessment  
  15. Importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections
  16. Demonstrate correct use of PPE
  17. Identify different types of PPE
  18. The reasons for use of PPE
  19. Current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE
  20. Employees’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
  21. Employers’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
  22. The correct practice in the application and removal of PPE
  23. The correct procedure for disposal of used PPE 
  24. Importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections
  25. The key principles of good personal hygiene
  26. Demonstrate good hand washing technique
  27. Identify the correct sequence for hand washing
  28. Explain when and why hand washing should be carried out
  29. The types of products that should be used for hand washing
  30. Correct procedures that relate to skincare 
  31. Self-assessment quiz

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