Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualificationin the prevention and control of infections within health and care settings. This may be staff whorequire a refresher/CPD training or learners working towards/new to the sector.The objective of this qualification is to support roles found in health and care settings, such as carehomes, health centres, surgeries, childcare facilities and day centres, in the principles of infectionprevention and control.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 personal protective equipment role• linen management• the decontamination process• blood and bodily fluids spill management• correct sharp management• waste management and associated risks• the different roles and responsibilities within health and care settingsThis qualification meets the knowledge requirements found in standard 15 of the care certificate.(Competency will need to be met separately).

Outcomes

These include types of pathogenic organisms, common health care associated Infections, the chain of infection, correct handwashing, standard/universal procedures for infection prevention and control. The correct management of spills, linen and waste, roles and responsibilities in preventing infection and standard infection control procedures.