Overview
Prevention & Control of Infection NCFE Level 2 Certificate (Distance Learning)You will gain an understanding of the chain of infection and look at how infection is caused and how it can spread, explore the importance of personal hygiene and effective hand washing and the principles of using personal protective equipment. You will gain an understanding of how important cleaning, decontamination, sterilisation and waste management is within the healthcare setting and also the regulations, policies, procedures, risk assessments and roles and responsibilities in relation to infection control.
All of the Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
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Entry requirements
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What qualification will I gain?
You will gain:
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Prevention & Control of Infection
How will I be assessed?
Written assignments (online or paper-based).
Course content
What will I study?
The units you will study are:
- Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
- Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings
- Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
- Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting
Next steps
There are several next steps that you can take. You can go on to study another Level 2 distance learning course or a Level 3 one. Alternatively, you could enrol on to our Access to Higher Education course or other further education courses (subject to entry requirements).
Additional information
Please note that an administration charge of £100 will be charged if learners do not complete the course within the allocated 16 weeks.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this course, please email: distancelearning@bedford.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.
