Expand+Preferred entry level:

•Level 4 Certificate or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Programme Entry Requirements:

• If you take this course by distance learning the course material wil...

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•Level 4 Certificate or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Programme Entry Requirements:

• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

•As part of the assessment criteria for this module learners will be required to carry out practical demonstrations, with this in mind learners will need to be involved or be able to identify a work placement where they will be able to carry out these tasks.

Expand+Course Description

Who should complete this course?

•Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Infection Prevention & Control at Level 5.

•Students wishing to use this an elective module to complete a Healthcare Support – 5M4339 level 5 Majo...

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Who should complete this course?

•Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Infection Prevention & Control at Level 5.

•Students wishing to use this an elective module to complete a Healthcare Support – 5M4339 level 5 Major Award.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

•understand what the area of Infection Control means and its

•importance for every member of the Healthcare team

•have a better understanding of the basic principles of infection control and be able to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control

•be aware of the importance of infection prevention and control in providing a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

•be aware of healthcare-associated infection

•understand their own role in the prevention of the spread of infection.

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

Expand+Topics Covered:

Unit 1: Basic Microbiology

•Micro-organisms
•The infection process
•The chain of infection.

Unit 2: Principles of Infection Control: Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions

•Standard precautions & trans...

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Unit 1: Basic Microbiology

•Micro-organisms
•The infection process
•The chain of infection.

Unit 2: Principles of Infection Control: Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions

•Standard precautions & transmission based precautions
•Personal protective equipment
•Hand hygiene
•Decontamination
•Principles of hygiene
•Terminal cleaning
•Single – use medical devices
•Safe handling of body fluids
•Linen segregation
•Segregation of waste.

Unit 3: Healthcare-Associated Infections

•Healthcare associated infections
•MRSA
•Norvirus
•Clostridium Difficle
•Tuberculosis
•Influenza
•Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
•Blood borne pathogens
•Food Safety.

Unit 4: Health Management:

•The health information and quality authority
•National standards
•Infection prevention policies
•Role of the infection control team
•Uniform Policy
•Needle and sharps prevention and management
•First aid management if injury occurs.
•Notification of infectious diseases and outbreaks
•Travel Associated Infections.

Expand+Assessment:

Learner Record 20%
Supervised Exam (Theory) 40%
Skills Demonstration 40%

Learner Record: The Learner will be required to write 4 reflective journals, describing specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acqui...

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Learner Record 20%
Supervised Exam (Theory) 40%
Skills Demonstration 40%

Learner Record: The Learner will be required to write 4 reflective journals, describing specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired. It will include a selection of evidence arising from candidates work in relation to Infection Control Prevention issues and topics.

Examination: Students will sit a two hour supervised exam. Four structure questions to be answered out of a possible Six. Each question will carry 10 marks.

Skills Demonstration: Candidates will be observed carrying out a Hand Hygiene related to specific learning outcomes.

Grading:

Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%

Please note all exams will take place at our offices in Dublin or in a location in Louth and will incur a €50.00 examination fee.