Infection Prevention & Control in Healthcare Settings
This course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to prevent and control infection within the 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
10 weeks. Wednesday 18.45 - 21.45
Entry Requirements
Note: Recommended that learners have some prior knowledge of care skills or nursing theory or medical terminology and a safe level of written and spoken English is required.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Basic principles of infection and the application of standard precautions in relation to infection control
• Infection prevention and control in the healthcare area
• Types of micro-organisms and infection process
• Contact precautions, respiratory precautions and enteric precautions
• Role and functions of the local infection control team
• Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation procedures
• Main blood borne viruses
• Role of antibiotics
• Social, antiseptic and surgical hand hygiene
• Techniques in the management of blood and body fluid spillages
5N3734 Infection Prevention & Control
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344