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Skills for the Workplace

Level 2 - Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

  • Academic Year: 24/25
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
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The Course

This qualification looks at the cause and spread of infection and the importance of personal hygiene. Also covering the principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings.

This course should take approximately four to six months to complete. There are four mandatory units in this qualification:

  • Principles of the Causes and Spread of Infection in Health care Settings
  • Principles of 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 Settings
  • Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in a Health Care Setting

This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.

Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.

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There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process.

This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, no real work environment placement is required.

Why not look into our FREE* adult maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us?

*Subject to eligibility

This qualification can enhance your CV when applying for employment in the Healthcare industry.

Achievement of this qualification could lead on to courses such as:

  •  Level 2 Diploma in Care
  •  Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  •  Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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