Infection Prevention & Control
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
4 weeks,
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
This is a free Skills to Advance course. Certain eligibility criteria will apply.
Courses are offered subject to demand. Limited places available on certain courses.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Course Overview
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to prevent and control infection within the health services area. The learner will study the basic principles of infection and the application of standard precautions in relation to infection control, to include the significance of an area of infection control, in providing a healthy environment for patients, sta? and visitors.
This Skills to Advance Programme is developed by Kerry College in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why should I apply?
• Explain the basic principles of infection, how to apply standard precautions to control infection, and the significance of the “Area of Infection Control” in preventing and controlling infection.
• Employees in a range of workplace settings wishing to up-skill.
Basic Principles of Infection Control
Micro-organisms & the Chain of Infection
Predisposing factors to Healthcare-acquired infections
Infection Control team members - role and functions
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
Blood borne viruses
Role of antibiotics
Hand hygiene
Local terminal cleaning procedures
Outbreak management
Management of spillages and wastes
5N3734
Employment Focused
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Minor Award Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734)
Contact Caroline at Night Course Admissions on
066 714 9600 or
caroline.pull@kerrycollege.ie