Infection Control QLS Level 3

This Infection Control QLS Level 3 course is ideal for anyone currently working in a health and social care setting who is looking to learn more about infection control. During your studies, you'll develop your knowledge of how to decontaminate and maintain a clean environment in various healthcare settings, as well as ways to prevent infections and manage waste.    

Course Content

Unit 1 The causes and spread of infection

• Causes of infections
• How infections spread
• Chain of infection
• Healthcare associated infections

Unit 2 Principles of personal hygiene and health

• Personal hygiene at work
• Implementing plans for hand washing techniques
• Personal protective equipment to prevent infection
• Policies and procedures required to control infections

Unit 3 Decontamination in care home setting

• Maintaining a clean environment
• Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
• Decontamination process
• Sterilisation process

Unit 4 Decontamination in dental practices

• Maintaining a clean environment
• Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
• Decontamination process
• Sterilisation process

Unit 5 Principles of infection prevention and control

• Purpose of infection control
• Regulations and policies
• Roles and responsibilities in infection control
• Risk assessments

Unit 5 Cleaning and waste management

• Importance of handling laundry
• Effective waste management system
• Sharps management
• Roles and responsibilities of cleaning staff