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Essential Skills for Effective Infection Control in Care Services (367)

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Level 2 Diploma in Care with Professional Certificate in Infection Control


Level 2 Diploma in Care equips you with essential skills for a rewarding healthcare career. This qualification, combined with a Professional Certificate in Infection Control, provides vital knowledge in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. You will master key infection prevention protocols and learn to manage health and safety risks effectively.


Ideal for care assistants and support workers, this Level 2 Diploma in Care ensures you meet crucial compliance standards. It builds the practical skills needed to deliver high-quality, safe care in various settings.


Take the next step in your professional journey and enhance your ability to protect those in your care.

Essential Skills for Effective Infection Control in Care Services

When it comes to providing care services, infection control is of utmost importance. Ensuring that proper protocols are followed can help prevent the spread of infections and keep both staff and residents safe. Here are some important statistics related to essential skills for effective infection control in care services:

Statistic Percentage
Hand hygiene compliance 80%
Proper use of personal protective equipment 75%
Cleaning and disinfection practices 85%
Isolation precautions adherence 70%

Skills Covered:

Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
Cleaning and Disinfection
Isolation Precautions

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

    • 6 Months
    • 9 Months
Entry requirements

In order to apply you should have either:

      • No formal qualifications are required for entry.
      • Ideal for those looking to start their educational or professional journey.
      • Minimum age of 16 years.
      * International applicants and qualifications are accepted. OR;
Course content
    • Introduction to Infection Control in Care Settings
    • Principles of Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Infection
    • Health and Safety in the Care Environment
    • Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
    • The Principles of Safe Handling of Medicines
    • Duty of Care and Promoting Well-being
    • Person-Centred Practice and Support Planning
    • Communication and Information Handling in Care
    • Understanding Risk Management and Safeguarding
    • Professional Practice and Development in Care
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission

Fee structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

    • 6 Months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1350
    • 9 Months - Standard mode @ GBP £1050
Fee payment plans

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

    6 Months programme
    ● Payment option (a): GBP £450 x 3 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (b): GBP £1282.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

    9 Months programme
    ● Payment option (c): GBP £210 x 5 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (d): GBP £525 x 2 quarterly instalments
    ● Payment option (e): GBP £997.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation

Level 2 Diploma in Care is delivered by London School of International Business (LSIB) and awarded by an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Body. Professional Certificate in Infection Control is awarded by London School of International Business (LSIB).

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