Course Description

Infection Prevention & Control (QQI Level 5)

The Open College

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.

Topics Covered:

Unit 1: Basic Microbiology

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

Unit 3: Healthcare-Associated Infections

Unit 4: Health Management

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.

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Course Code	5N3734
College Name	The Open College
Course Category	Health Care, Healthcare
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Qualification	Level 5 Certificate
Course Location	Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 18
Course Fee	314
Course Duration	8 weeks
Course Times	This QQI Infection Prevention & Control course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734)
Entry Requirements	Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. Students must be working or on work experience in the Healthcare Sector (6-8 hours per week or 30 hours in total) throughout their course as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience. As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this programme must have the agreement from their supervisor/manager in the work place to oversee their practical work. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. Garda Vetting will be required any workplacement within the Care Sector. The Open College is an approved Garda Vetting organisation and can assist with this if required. Please ask for details.
Career Path	Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award – 5M4339.