WE ARE Milton Keynes COLLEGELevel 2 Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

What will I do?

The Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings comprises of four units:

Unit 1 – Infection prevention and control

Unit 2 – Decontamination, cleaning and waste management

Unit 3 – The causes and spread of infection

Unit 4 – The role of personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infection.

What's next?

By undertaking this course, you will gain formal recognition by obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This will enable you to further your own continuous professional development, which could support you in improving your career prospects. You can also progress onto further qualifications.

Is it for me?

This course is suitable for those working or wishing to work in health and social care and the areas covered within this programme are suited to a wide range of job roles within the sector.

It is important within a health care setting that robust infection and control measures are in place or this can have serious consequences for patients, staff and care settings. It is therefore essential that all staff within a health care environment receive training in relation to the prevention and control of infection