Healthcare student and tutor working in mock hospital

What You Will Study

The student will learn through the support of relevant materials for the course, with a knowledgeable tutor providing advice and guidance on the course content.

Units:

  • Principles of the causes and spread of infection in healthcare settings
  • Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in healthcare settings
  • Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in healthcare settings
  • Principles of infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting
  • Attendance Expectations

    No need to attend College, work from home at a pace that suits you.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.

  • Entry Requirements

    No specific entry requirements, however good written English is desirable.

  • Fee Information

    This is a free course.

  • Further Study

    You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in Principles of End of Life Care, Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care, Principles of Dementia Care or Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes.