iCQ
Level 2
QN: 603/5115/9
Curriculum Active
iCQ Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
iCQ
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of good practice in the prevention and control of infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of infection control procedures.2.
- Know 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)
2
Understanding the causes and spread of infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how infection is caused
- Understand the different types of infectious agents and what common illnesses they ca
- Understand how infections are spread, grow and transfer
- Know common sources of infection.5.
- Understand the ‘chain of infection
3
Understanding the principles of effective decontamination cleaning and waste management to reduce the risk of infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why maintaining a clean environment is important
- Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Know what decontamination is and why this is important in healthcare settings
- Understand the sterilisation process
- Understand the safe handling of laundry
- Understand effective waste management in healthcare settings
- Know how sharps should be handled and disposed of safely
4
Understanding the principles of infection control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what infection control is and the purpose it serves
- Understand the current regulations in relation to infection control
- Know the roles and responsibilities in relation to infection control
- Understand the role of risk assessments in relation to infection control
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5115/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iCQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019