Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality
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Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality Protecting guests and staff from illness is crucial in the hospitality industry.
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Why enrol on this course?
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality
Protecting guests and staff from illness is crucial in the hospitality industry. This Advanced Skill Certificate program focuses on preventing infectious diseases in hotels, restaurants, and other food service establishments.
By completing this course, learners will gain knowledge on infection control measures and hygiene practices to minimize the risk of illness transmission. The program covers topics such as hand hygiene, food safety, and environmental cleaning.
This certificate is designed for hospitality professionals who want to enhance their skills in preventing infectious diseases.
Take the first step towards a healthier hospitality industry and explore this Advanced Skill Certificate program to learn more about preventing infectious diseases in hospitality.
About this course
Who is this course for?
| Ideal Audience for Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality | The Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality is designed for hospitality professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control, particularly in the UK where the hospitality industry is a significant contributor to the economy. |
| Key Characteristics: | Our ideal learners are typically hotel managers, chefs, housekeeping staff, and other front-of-house and back-of-house staff who work in the hospitality industry, with a focus on those in the UK where 1 in 5 food businesses fail due to poor hygiene practices. |
| Learning Objectives: | By completing this Advanced Skill Certificate, learners will gain a deeper understanding of infection prevention and control measures, including the prevention of norovirus, C. diff, and other infectious diseases, and be able to apply this knowledge to improve the health and safety of their guests and colleagues in the UK hospitality industry. |
| Prerequisites: | No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners should have a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. The course is designed to be accessible to learners from all backgrounds and industries. |
Key facts
This program focuses on teaching learners how to identify, assess, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks, as well as how to implement effective prevention and control measures, such as proper hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
Upon completion of the program, learners can expect to gain the following learning outcomes: - Understand the principles of infectious disease prevention and control - Identify and assess infectious disease outbreaks - Develop effective prevention and control measures - Implement proper hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection protocols - Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
The duration of the Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality program varies depending on the institution offering the program, but it typically takes several weeks to several months to complete.
The program is highly relevant to the hospitality industry, as infectious disease outbreaks can have significant economic and reputational impacts on hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses. By providing learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, this program helps to protect the health and well-being of guests, staff, and the wider community.
In addition, the Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality is also relevant to the broader healthcare industry, as many hospitality businesses are required to comply with strict infection control protocols in order to operate.
Overall, the Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality is a valuable program that equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in various settings, and is highly relevant to the hospitality and healthcare industries.
Why this course?
| Year | GVA (£ billion) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 133.8 |
| 2020 | 139.8 |
| 2021 | 136.2 |
Career path
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 1 month
- 2 months
Course delivery
Online
Course content
• Unit 1: Food Safety and Hygiene in Hospitality - Preventing Cross Contamination •
• Unit 2: Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Food Service •
• Unit 3: Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures for Food Contact Surfaces •
• Unit 4: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in Food Preparation •
• Unit 5: Preventing the Spread of Influenza and Other Respiratory Infections •
• Unit 6: Managing Food Allergies and Intolerances in Hospitality Settings •
• Unit 7: Viral and Bacterial Contamination Control in Food Handling •
• Unit 8: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection in Hospitality •
• Unit 9: Employee Health and Wellness in Preventing Infectious Diseases •
• Unit 10: Developing an Infection Control Policy for Hospitality Establishments
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 1 month — Accelerated mode @ GBP £140
- 2 months — Standard mode @ GBP £90
Accreditation
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Advanced Skill Certificate in Preventing Infectious Diseases in Hospitality
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
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