Level 2 Award in Prevention and Control of Infection (RQF) TQUK
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70 topics in 7 modules
☑️ 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
☑️ 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
☑️ 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
☑️ 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
☑️ 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
☑️ 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
☑️ 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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