Infection Prevention & Control
This course is designed to equip learners with the required skills, knowledge and competence to prevent and control infection within their health services area.
| 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
34 hours of directed learning (evenings and Saturdays).
Entry Requirements
Entry Level:
- QQI Level 4 Certificate or equivalent qualification and /or relevant life and work experience
- Competent in spoken and written English
Careers / Further progression
Progression Route
Learners who complete this module can progress towards the full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support 5M4339.
Further information
Contact Provider for next start date.
Course Aim
This course is designed to equip learners with the required skills, knowledge and competence to prevent and control infection within their health services area.
Course Content
Important of Infection Control
Basic principles of infection control and application
Infection prevention and control in providing a safe environment
Role in the prevention of the spread of infection
- Reflective record on Infection Prevention and Control (20%)
- Skills demonstrations (40%)
- Theory based examination (40%)
5N3734 Infection Prevention and Control
Accreditation: QQI Level 5-Elective Module on the QQI Level 5 Major Award.
Course Delivery:
Directed Learning in a face-to-face setting
Directed learning via Virtual Classroom (blended Learning) on online Zoom Platform
Group Discussions/Interactions/Breakout Rooms
Work Experience/Simulated Work environment
Tutorials/One on one supported learning
Role Play
Self-Directed Learning
Problem-Based Learning
All training is delivered in a people-centered, friendly, and enjoyable learning environment to ensure each learner is given every opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to excel in a caring role. Training is delivered by expert dedicated tutors with a background and in-depth knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector including competency with blended learning model of delivery.
Protection of Enrolled Learners (Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012):
As a provider of programmes more than 3 months in duration, we are subject to Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. This means that, if for any reason, we are unable to continue to provide the programme you are enrolled on, we have arrangements in place with alternative providers for enrolled learners to transfer to a similar programme provided by the alternative provider. If we need to do this, we need to share the learner information we hold on you with QQI and the alternative provider. This does not infringe the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003.
If you would like to discuss these arrangements further, or if you have any questions please contact the Programme Administrator at RSG on 086 166 8428 or email us at info@rsg.ie
RSG Centre, Derrane,
Co. Roscommon F42 WK60
Phone: +353 (0)90 66 25852
Email: info@rsg.ie