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Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

6-8 Weeks

Level: All Levels

Category: Online Courses

Course description

The Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and manage infections within clinical environments. This course covers critical practices and protocols for maintaining hygiene and minimizing the risk of infection transmission in various health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, and care homes.
Participants will learn about infection prevention strategies, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterilization techniques. The course also addresses the identification and management of infectious diseases, understanding infection control policies, and implementing best practices to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply infection control principles effectively, contribute to a safer health care environment, and enhance overall patient safety.

Dates

Delivery

The course will be completed online via our e-assessor platform. The duration of the course is seven weeks and is designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to keep track.

This course is made up of three units:

  • Understand health, wellbeing and exercise
  • Understand the role of nutrition in exercise
  • Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition

Enhance Your Skills

Unlocking new skills can significantly boost your career and personal growth. Our courses offer invaluable benefits beyond professional advancement.

Build Confidence

Gain the confidence to assist others during challenging times.

Unlock Opportunities

Access fulfilling careers that make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Foster Connections

Develop a strong sense of purpose and belonging in both your personal and professional spheres.

Further Information

Poor diet and lack of exercise are recognised as some of the major contributors to ill health. Regular exercise and a balanced diet help to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce the risk of illness and increase life quality. Therefore, having a good understanding of diets, the role of nutrition in exercise and personal motivation is an important part of maintaining well-being.

Further Benefits:

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Evidence your competency to employers
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Understand diet and nutrition for exercise
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

What our participants say

We offer a variety of courses including Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT, apprenticeships, short courses, and e-learning programs.

Yes, many of our courses are available online, providing flexibility for learners to study at their own pace.

Our courses are open to both young people and adults seeking to improve their essential skills for employment and everyday life.

Yes, we provide funding options for both employed and unemployed individuals to support their education and skill development.

You can reach us by phone at 01273 526996 or email us at info@functionalskillsuk.com. Our office is located at Gordon Mews, Sussex Functional Skills Centre, Unit 2, Gordon Close, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1HU, United Kingdom.

Check Your Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

Any questions?

Please reach out to us if you have any questions. 

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