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Top Strategies for Preventing Infections in Care Settings (328)

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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.

Top Strategies for Preventing Infections in Care Settings

Preventing infections in care settings is crucial to ensure the health and safety of patients, residents, and staff. By implementing effective strategies, healthcare facilities can reduce the risk of infections and create a safer environment for everyone involved.

Strategy Importance
Hand Hygiene 80% of infections are spread by hands
Cleaning and Disinfection Proper cleaning can reduce infection rates by 50%
Personal Protective Equipment Wearing PPE can prevent exposure to infectious agents
Isolation Precautions Isolating infected individuals can prevent the spread of infections

Skills Covered:

Hand Hygiene
Cleaning and Disinfection
Personal Protective Equipment
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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