IAO
Level 2
QN: 600/8765/1
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IAO Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 111 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
111 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a clean environment
- Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Know the principles of decontamination processes
- Understand the sterilisation process
- Understand how to safely handle laundry
- Understand the principles of effective waste management
- Understand how to safely handle sharps
2
Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of infection control
- Know how regulations inform policy and practice relating to infection control
- Understand the roles and responsibilities relating to infection control
- Understand the role of risk assessments in relation to infection control
- Understand the principles of infection control procedures
3
Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how infection is caused
- Understand how infection can spread
- Understand the ‘chain of infection’
- Understand the need to recognise Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
4
Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infection in a workplace setting
- Understand the importance of effective hand washing
- Understand the principles of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/8765/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2013