Highfield Level 2 International Award in Infection Prevention and Control
Overview
This qualification is aimed at anyone needing to develop the underpinning knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in their workplace (health and care settings, hospitality/housekeeping and other workplace such as an office or a factory) or home environment.
The qualification provides learners with the basic knowledge and understanding of:
- the common health care associated infections
- the chain of infection
- the importance of correct handwashing procedures
- the use of personal protective equipment
COURSE OUTLINE
• Understand the common infections and the chain of infection
• Understand the importance of correct hand washing procedures for infection prevention and control
• Understand the principles of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in infection prevention and control
• Understand the decontamination process
• Understand waste management procedures and the associated risks
• Understand the roles and responsibilities in preventing infection
• Pathogenic microorganisms
• Chain of infection
• Consequences of infection
• Factors that increase the risk of infection
• Breaking the chain
• Control measures
• Health and hygiene
• Hand hygiene
• PPE
• Safe handling of waste
• Environmental contamination
• Legislation
• Employers’ and employees’ responsibilities
• the differences between a virus and bacteria
• how our bodies respond to viruses
• what COVID-19 is
• how the virus spreads
• the symptoms of COVID-19
• how we can protect ourselves
• where to stay informed