What the course is about
The QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and
Control (RQF) is a regulated and nationally
recognised qualification that has been specifically
designed for those with a responsibility to help stop the spread of infection within their job role,
particularly useful for health care assistants, health
care workers or social care workers.
During this half-day course, candidates will develop a greater understanding of infection prevention and control, including: roles and responsibilities, personal hygiene, and ways to minimise the risk of infection in
a health and care setting.
Upon successful completion, candidates will be
equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
needed to implement infection prevention and
control into their workplace
The cost for this course is £50 + VAT per person.
What is covered?
- Importance of infection prevention and control
- Roles and responsibilities
- Minimising the risk of infection:
- The importance of risk assessments
- Potential risks of infection within the workplace
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Personal hygiene
- Hand washing procedures