Course description
This Infection Control QLS Level 3 course is ideal for anyone currently working in a health and social care setting who is looking to learn more about infection control. During your studies, you'll develop your knowledge of how to decontaminate and maintain a clean environment in various healthcare settings, as well as ways to prevent infections and manage waste.
Course Content
Unit 1 The causes and spread of infection
- Causes of infections
- How infections spread
- Chain of infection
- Healthcare associated infections
Unit 2 Principles of personal hygiene and health
- Personal hygiene at work
- Implementing plans for hand washing techniques
- Personal protective equipment to prevent infection
- Policies and procedures required to control infections
Unit 3 Decontamination in care home setting
- Maintaining a clean environment
- Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
- Decontamination process
- Sterilisation process
Unit 4 Decontamination in dental practices
- Maintaining a clean environment
- Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
- Decontamination process
- Sterilisation process
Unit 5 Principles of infection prevention and control
- Purpose of infection control
- Regulations and policies
- Roles and responsibilities in infection control
- Risk assessments
Unit 5 Cleaning and waste management
- Importance of handling laundry
- Effective waste management system
- Sharps management
- Roles and responsibilities of cleaning staff
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