Course description
The course covers a wide range of topics including the principles of infection prevention and control, the causes and spread of infection, and the importance of correct cleaning procedures, decontamination, and waste management.
The Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings comprises of four units:
- Unit 1 – Infection prevention and control
- Unit 2 – Decontamination, cleaning, and waste management
- Unit 3 – The causes and spread of infection
- Unit 4 – The role of personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infection
What’s next?
By undertaking this course, you will gain formal recognition by obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This will enable you to further your own continuous professional development, which could support you in improving your career prospects. You can also progress onto further qualifications.
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