Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control for Special Procedures Practitioners
The objective of the RSPH Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control is to cover the principles of infection control through application of the ‘chain of infection’ and the ‘standard infection control precautions’.
The purpose of this qualification is for learners to obtain a knowledge and understanding of; the importance of infection control and prevention, associated infectious and non-infectious hazards, good infection practice and controls based upon an awareness of the chain of infection and standard infection control precautions.
Who is it for?
This qualification is for Special Procedures Practitioners either employed, self-employed or as practitioners managing a business. It is a valuable free standing qualification that is also suitable for apprentices and trainee practitioners engaged in other relevant vocational training and employment.
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Once completed each unit. The student will need to contact us so we can set you up and enrol you on the Surpass platform to take the exam. This can take upto 7 working days to arrange.
Example Curriculum
- Workbook
- Section 1: Introduction (46:00)
- Section 2: The role of microorganisms in infection and sources of infectious hazards (9:07)
- Section 3: The skin, Its reaction to injury and its role in defence against infection (3:38)
- Section 4: Common non-infectious hazards and their sources
- Section 5: Chain of infection (3:51)
- Section 6: Legal Requirements
- Section 7: Client consultation and aftercare
- Section 8: Hand Hygiene (0:41)
- Section 9: Occupation exposure management and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Section 10: Management of body fluids
- Section 11: Cleaning, Disinfection and sterilisation
- Section 12: Special procedures environment
- Section 13: Management of Special Procedure Equipment and Products
- Section 14: Collection and disposal of waste (6:41)
- Glossary of Terms
- Completion - Arrange your exam