This programme is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of how to manage and control all infection risks by adopting fundamental hygiene principles. The programme is supported by the Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA). This distance learning programme has been devised in order to promote awareness of infection and contamination issues. With the very real concerns associated with dangers such as MRSA, this is an invaluable grounding in the general safeguards that can be employed to reduce the risks posed by infection. Level 2 ASET approved 
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course? There are no previous skills or qualifications reqiuired to register for this study programme. What if I have a question relating to my course? All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or telephone. Details will be in your study pack. How long will this course take to complete? All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 90 hours in total. What exactly is included in the cost of my course? - Accredited course
- Comprehensive study notes
- Full support Mon-Fri
- ASET registration
- Certification
What qualification is awarded upon completion? The course leads to the award of Control of Infection & Contamination Level 2 from ASET, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. This is a fully recognised qualification. See www.aset.ac.uk for details.
Do I have to sit an exam? No! This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Syllabus. - Infection Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungal Infection
- Hospital Acquired Infection
- Spread of micro-organisms
- Isolation Nursing.
The Importance of Personal Hygiene in the Control of Infection - How to Wash Hands
- Policy
- Protective Clothing
- Personal Hygiene
- Patient Hygiene.
Cleaning Processes to Control Infection - Detergents
- The cleaning process
- Disinfection
- Storage of chemicals
- Sterilisation
- Pets in the environment.
Waste Management in the Control of Infection - Safe handling of body fluids
- Waste management
- Sharps - involving risk of blood borne infection.
Some Specific areas of Infection Control - General equipment
- Specimen collection and handling
- Food hygiene
- Changing beds & laundry disposal
- Cross infection
- Death of a client.
Infection Control In The WorkplaceWhat are the career opportunities and salary potential when working in this field? When giving our students careers advice, we like to leave it to the experts. Visit www.s1jobs.com and see for yourself. You will find thousands of national employment opportunities at your fingertips, giving you relevant and up to date information. By visiting them you will get the real facts. There is also the opportunity to work on a self employed basis and offer a service to companies. Can you send me this info in the post? Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.
Can I pay the course fees in installments? Yes no problem at all. We have a plan which allows students to pay half upon enrolment and half next month. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.
What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable? We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page.
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