- Training Courses
Course Duration: 1/2 Day
Regulated: Ofqual Regulated
Frequency: 3 Years
Who is it for?
- Ideal for nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals who need to adhere to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Suitable for individuals working in food preparation and service who must maintain high standards of hygiene to prevent contamination and illness.
- Perfect for those working in community settings, care homes, and social services where preventing the spread of infection is critical to protecting vulnerable populations.
Course Overview:
The Qualsafe 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, such as health care assistants, health care workers or social care workers.
During this half-day course, candidates will develop an 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.What’s 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
Location: Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester & Online
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