Infection Prevention and Control Level 2

Description

OVERVIEW

Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 Course Online Training Overview

This Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 online course will give an overview of the use of standard measures for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection and how to apply principles of infection control into your practice.

Duration: 2 Hour     CPD Points: 2

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn?

Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe and explain the consequences of infection and how infections are spread in a healthcare setting
• Describe the impact of infections on patients and your duty of care to your patients
• Describe the principles of asepsis
• Understand how personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, management of blood, body fluids, shares, the environment, and care equipment can help prevent the spread of infection

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 1

• Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 – Introduction
• Introduction
• Overview
• Knowledge Check – How are HCAIs Spread?
• What are HCAIs?
• Types of HCAIs
• Common HCAIs
• How HCAIs Spread
• Use of Antibiotics
• Illnesses Cause by HCAIs
• Patient Experiences
• Knowledge Check – Who is Responsible?
• Appearance and Hygiene
• Duty of Care
• Caring for Your Health
• Bloodborne Viruses
• Skin Condition
• Fit to Work
• Prevent the Spread
• Managing Infection Prevention and Control

Unit 2

• The Chain of Infection
• Knowledge Check – Chain of Infection
• Standard Principles
• Principles of Asepsis
• Aseptic Technique
• When to Use Aseptic Technique
• Sterile Equipment
• Type of Hand Cleaning
• Proper Hand Hygiene
• Using Alcohol-Based Handrubs
• Hand washing
• Knowledge Check – Hand Hygiene
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Types of Gloves
• Types of Aprons
• Face Protection
• Knowledge Check – Gloves
• Responsibilities
• Managing the Environment
• Knowledge Check – Dust Dangers
• Cleaning Schedules
• Storing Cleaning Equipment
• National Colour Scheme for Cleaning Materials
• Blood and Body Fluid Spillage
• Spillage Kits
• Dealing with Blood Spillage
• Safe Handling and Disposal
• Types of Sharps
• Sharps Disposal Containers
• Sharps Injuries
• Handling Linen
• Linen Classification
• Separating Linen
• Safe Linen Handling
• Healthcare Waste Disposal
• Hazardous Waste
• Waste Streams
• Disposing of Medicines
• Hazardous Waste Bags
• Anatomical Wate
• Non-Hazardous Waste

Unit 3

• Standards of Care
• Code of Practice
• Knowledge Check – Standard Principles
• Compliance Criteria
• Demonsstrated Compliance
• Annual HCAI Prevention Programme
• Local Systems and Action Plans
• Care Quality Commission
• Knowledge Check – Care Quality Commission
• Reporting Concerns
• Monitoring Trends
• Risk Assessments

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
  Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers.
• Recruitment & staffing agencies and Bank Staff in the care sector

Target Audience	Required Frequency of Refresher Training or Assessment by the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)
All groups involved in direct patient care or services.	every year

Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 FAQ

Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited fire safety awareness course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Infection Prevention and Control Level 2 course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.