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Level 2 Award in Prevention and Control of Infection (RQF) TQUK

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Content Overview

70 topics in 7 modules

  1. ☑️ Understanding Infection 10 topics
    • Nature and Spread of Infection
    • Infection and its common causes
    • Bacterial and Viral Infections
    • Fungal and Parasitic Infections
    • The Chain of infection
    • How Infection is Spread
    • Impact of Infection on the Individual
    • Impact of Infection on the Community
    • Government Strategies for Controlling Infection
    • International Strategies for Infection Control
  2. ☑️ Prevention and Control of Infection 10 topics
    • Importance of Personal Hygiene
    • Handwashing Techniques and Importance
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Use and Storage of Cleaning Materials
    • Safe Handling and Disposal of Waste
    • Importance of Clean Environment: Home or Workplace
    • Sterilisation Methods
    • Disinfection Techniques
    • Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Preventing Infections from spreading
  3. ☑️ Principles of Disease Transmission 10 topics
    • Modes of Disease Transmission
    • Bloodborne Pathogens and Diseases
    • Airborne Diseases and Control
    • Diseases transmitted through direct contact
    • Foodborne Illnesses and their Prevention
    • Waterborne Diseases and Prevention
    • Vector-borne Diseases
    • Droplet Transmission and Diseases
    • Fomite Transmission and Control
    • Infection Control in Healthcare Settings
  4. ☑️ Understanding the Immune System 10 topics
    • Structure and Function of the Immune System
    • Innate Immunity
    • Adaptive Immunity
    • Immune Response to Infections
    • Vaccines and Immunisations
    • Allergies and Immune Responses
    • Antimicrobial Molecules of the Immune System
    • The Role of White Blood Cells in Immunity
    • The Common Cold: Immune Response and Prevention
    • HIV/AIDS and the Immune System
  5. ☑️ Health and Safety Regulations in Infection Control 10 topics
    • Introduction to Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    • Regulating bodies: CQC and HSE
    • Roles of Public Health England and NHS in Infection Control
    • COSHH Regulations in infection control
    • Risk Assessment for Infection Control
    • The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
    • Food Safety Act 1990 and Infection Control
    • Role of Environmental Health in Infection Control
    • The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on prevention and control of infections
    • Data Protection Act 1998 and Infection Control Reporting
  6. ☑️ Understanding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 10 topics
    • Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Proper Use of Gloves, Mask, and Apron
    • Cleaning and Disposal of PPE
    • Respiratory Protective Equipment
    • Eye and Face Protection Equipment
    • Hand Hygiene and PPE
    • Situations where PPE is necessary
    • Risks associated with improper use of PPE
    • Legal Requirements surrounding PPE
    • PPE and COVID-19 Measures
  7. ☑️ Principles of Decontamination, Cleaning, and Waste Management 10 topics
    • Concepts of Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation
    • Cleaning Principles and Techniques
    • Waste Management and Disposal
    • Cleaning Agents and Equipments
    • Safe Handling of Linen and Laundry
    • Importance of Regular Equipment Cleaning
    • Role of Decontamination in Infection Control
    • Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines in Care Settings
    • Waste Management Regulations
    • Roles and Responsibilities in Waste Management.

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