PI195 Prevention and Control of Infection QCF

Prevention and Control of Infection QCF

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Course Description

Prevention and Control of Infection QCF

There are many people working in a paid or voluntary role who may be at risk of contracting or spreading infection due to the nature of their job. Infection control is essential knowledge for all those working in any hospital, nursing and care settings. It is also often now considered relevant for those working in other types of group settings where there may be risks of infection spreading such as prisons, schools and hostels.

There are many reasons why we must try to control the spread of infection. Not least is our legal responsibility with the duty of care for our patients/clients. The Control of Infection and Contamination Programme is designed to complement the work you carry out in the work place by supporting your practice with underpinning knowledge, whether you are an experienced healthcare worker or new to the role. The programme is divided into three units;

1. The principles of infection prevention and control 

2. Causes and spread of infection

3. Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Each of these units concentrates on an important aspect of Infection Control. By undertaking and completing this programme, you will increase your awareness and knowledge of infections risks in the healthcare environment and develop your skills in minimising these risks. On successful completion of this programme you will gain a qualification in infection control that is certificated by a nationally recognised Awarding Body.

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge is required.

Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own dedicated tutor who will guide you through your course work and answer any questions you may have. Additionally our Help Desk will provide you with any practical advice by email or phone.  Full tutor support is provided for a period of 12 months and included in the cost of the programme. 

Assessment

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of the Workbook and completed all of the Activities and Exercises successfully.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a fully nationally recognised qualification listed on the QCF database will be awarded by Ascentis as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

Modules

• Unit 1 - The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
• Unit 2 - Causes and Spread of Infection
• Unit 3 - Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management

Awarding Body

Ascentis was originally established in 1975 as OCNW, a co-operative scheme between Universities and
Colleges of Further Education. Ascentis was the first "Open College" in the UK and served the needs of its
members for over 34 years. Throughout this period, OCNW grew yet maintained its independence in order
that it could continue to respond to the requirements of its customers and provide a consistently high
standard of service to all centres across the country and in recent years to its increasing cohorts of overseas
learners.

In 2009 OCNW became Ascentis - a company limited by guarantee and a registered educational charity.

Ascentis is distinctive and unusual in that it is both:

- a National Awarding Body (NAB) approved by the office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
(Ofqual)

and

- an Access Validating Agency (AVA) for "Access to HE Programmes" licensed by the Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

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