Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings (Health and Social Care Pathway) - Level 2
at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college
What the college says
Do you want to play a crucial role in maintaining health and safety within healthcare settings? This qualification equips you with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and control infections, ensuring a safer environment for patients and healthcare professionals alike. This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and wish to understand the principles of infection prevention and control. By completing this qualification, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how infections spread, the importance of personal hygiene, and effective methods for decontamination and waste management.
What you need to get on
Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for enrolment on this course. However, it is essential for those seeking employment or voluntary work involving vulnerable adults.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.
Where it runs
BISPHAM CAMPUS
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE Ashfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
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Start dates
- 7 January 2027 · Blackpool
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