TQUK
    Level 2
    QN: 601/5285/0
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    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 111 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    111 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    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)
    601/5285/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2015