Level 3 Award in Infection Prevention and Control
The Level 3 Award in Infection Prevention and Control offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in identifying infection risks and applying preventive controls across healthcare, laboratory, community-care and workplace environments.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Infection Prevention and Control offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in identifying infection risks and applying preventive controls across healthcare, laboratory, community-care and workplace environments.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Infection-Prevention Principles
- Chain of Infection
- Microorganisms and Pathogens
- Disease-Transmission Routes
- Contact Transmission
- Droplet and Airborne Transmission
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Environmental Hygiene
- Cleaning Procedures
- Disinfection Techniques
- Sterilisation Awareness
- Healthcare Waste Management
- Sharps Safety
- Infection-Risk Assessment
- Hazard-Control Measures
- Isolation Awareness
- Infection-Control Procedures
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection-Control Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Healthcare Assistants
- Clinical Support Staff
- Laboratory Personnel
- Public-Health and Sanitation Personnel
- Workplace Hygiene Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop infection-prevention competence.
- Strengthen disease-transmission knowledge.
- Improve hygiene and disinfection practices.
- Develop infection-risk assessment skills.
- Improve waste and sharps management.
- Strengthen infection-control documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Multiple-choice examination and practical case analysis.
- Total Questions: 40.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
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