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Prevention and Control of Infection

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Prevention and Control of Infection

The course has been written to be relevant to a wide range of environments and is ideal for learners who wish to gain an understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be managed and controlled.

The course is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge of infection control. It is suitable for those who wish to access this training with a view to progression towards further qualifications or for those who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes

This award has been mapped against the relevant General Health Care, Health and Social Care and Infection Prevention and Control National Occupational Standards.

Modules

Unit 1: The principles of infection prevention and control

Unit 2: Causes and spread of infection

Unit 3: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • This course is excluded from all of our "fee reducing plans".

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Prevention and Control of Infection.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 8th September
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 8th September

Prevention and Control of Infection

The course has been written to be relevant to a wide range of environments and is ideal for learners who wish to gain an understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be managed and controlled.

The course is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge of infection control. It is suitable for those who wish to access this training with a view to progression towards further qualifications or for those who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes

This award has been mapped against the relevant General Health Care, Health and Social Care and Infection Prevention and Control National Occupational Standards.

Modules

Unit 1: The principles of infection prevention and control

Unit 2: Causes and spread of infection

Unit 3: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • This course is excluded from all of our "fee reducing plans".

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Prevention and Control of Infection.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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