The Infection Control QLS Level 3 Course – Promoting Clean and Safe Healthcare Environments
Are you currently working in a health and social care setting and seeking to enhance your knowledge of infection control? Our comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and understanding to effectively manage infections in healthcare environments. Throughout your studies, you will delve into the decontamination process, maintaining cleanliness, preventing infections, and managing waste.
Course Content: Unit 1: The causes and spread of infection
- Identifying the causes of infections
- Understanding how infections spread
- Exploring the chain of infection
- Examining healthcare-associated infections
Unit 2: Principles of personal hygiene and health
- Implementing effective personal hygiene practices in the workplace
- Developing plans for hand washing techniques
- Utilizing personal protective equipment to prevent infection
- Understanding the policies and procedures required for infection control
Unit 3: Decontamination in a care home setting
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in decontamination
- Exploring the decontamination process
- Examining the sterilization process
Unit 4: Decontamination in dental practices
- Ensuring cleanliness in dental environments
- Roles and responsibilities in decontamination
- Understanding the decontamination process
- Exploring the sterilization process
Unit 5: Principles of infection prevention and control
- Understanding the purpose of infection control
- Exploring relevant regulations and policies
- Identifying roles and responsibilities in infection control
- Conducting risk assessments
Unit 6: Cleaning and waste management
- Highlighting the importance of proper laundry handling
- Establishing an effective waste management system
- Managing sharps safely
- Examining the roles and responsibilities of cleaning staff
By enrolling in our Infection Control QLS Level 3 course, you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills to promote clean and safe healthcare environments. Enhance your professional expertise and contribute to the prevention and control of infections in the healthcare sector.