QQI Level 5 Infection Prevention & Control

A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require you to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Who Should Attend?

Our Infection Prevention & Control course will cater for a variety of adult learners ranging from school leavers with no previous experience in the healthcare sector to more mature adults with relevant life or work experience. Some of the latter will have previously had some education and training in healthcare. More mature adults will frequently be seeking new career opportunities, be working in the home or currently working in the healthcare sector. These will tend to opt for the part-time learning route to achieving the award.

Course Programme:​

• Explain the basic principles of infection and the application of standard precautions in relation to infection control, to include the significance of an Area of Infection Control
• Discuss the importance of infection prevention and control in the healthcare area, in providing a healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Summarise the various types of micro organisms, the elements required for the growth, spread and subsequent infection process, to include direct and indirect contact, knowledge of the chain of infection and the need for vigilance and safe practice at all times
• Analyse the predisposing factors to the development of healthcare-acquired infections to include contact precautions, respiratory precautions and enteric precautions
• Employ the skills of a healthcare assistant in providing care for patients to include an awareness of the importance of nutrition, elimination, fluid balance, weight reporting and correct technique for catheter bag use
• Discuss the role and functions of the local infection control team members, to include local policy in relation to dress, staff health and travel associated infections
• Investigate the terms cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation to include cleaning standards, procedures and frequencies while paying special attention to decontamination of equipment, including patient care equipment
• Identify the main blood borne viruses which pose a threat and the methods that prevent the spread of infections
• Examine the role of antibiotics and the importance of correct and safe antibiotic use to avoid antibiotic resistance

Assessment Structure

• Skills Demonstration 40%
• Learner Record 20%
• Examination – Theory 40% 

Course Delivery: Distance Learning

How distance learning works:

As our learner, you will be issued with a username and password which allows you to log-in to your course anywhere you have an internet connection and at any time. This allows you to complete the course at a time and pace that suits your individual needs. You will have access to the course materials plus support documents and useful links and video clips. All course materials can be printed if you prefer a paper copy. In addition, you will have access to tutor support through phone, email and via an online forum.

Our QQI Accredited Healthcare Programmes are delivered in association with Chevron Training, an accredited QQI Provider.