Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

This introductory course will focus on the principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings. Learners will develop an understanding of the chain of infection and examine how infection is caused and the ways in which it can spread.

This course typically takes 12 weeks to complete.

This is a distance learning course, with the option of online learning or learning booklets.

This course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Pease contact adultlearning@furness.ac.uk for more information.

This course is Starting throughout the year

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

The course is suitable for anyone who already works in a health care setting and wants to develop their understanding of the many causes of, and the spread of infection. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this course. However, you may find it helpful if you have already achieved a Level 1 or 2 qualification in a health or social care related area.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

TBC

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