BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD IN INFECTION CONTROL

Introduction

This course has been designed for those individuals working in roles where they may be at risk of contracting or spreading infection. Care or nursing home staff, general hospital staff and all people who care for others, whether it is in their own home or community.

Learning aims

To give a clear understanding of the causes of infection
To show ways of reducing risk to themselves and the people they work with.

Course Content

2 units must be completed to achieve the full award consisting of the following;

Unit 1

Personal hygiene
Work environment
Food hygiene

Unit 2

Causes of infection
How infection is spread
Preventing and minimising the spread of infection

Delivery

Half day group induction
1-1 assessment/observation session (approx 3 hours duration)
Completion of knowledge evidence workbooks

60 guided learning hours in total

Accreditation

BTEC Award in Infection Control