Training and Development, Short Courses


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The HSE reported that health and social care workers suffer an average of 12,233 diseases, injuries, and dangerous occurrences per year. Data from physician reporting schemes indicates infection rates of about 30 per 100 000 workers per year amongst nurses and about 100 per 100 000 per year amongst care givers in residential homes. The Department of Health has drawn up a code of practice acknowledging that everyone involved in care provision needs training to tackle the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI).

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care

Who needs this qualification?

This qualification is suitable for all those who work in the Health and Social care sector, in places such as:

Hospitals - Care Homes - Nursing Homes (Public and Private sector)

Topics Covered:

Ø Legislation

Ø Health

Ø Safety

Ø Welfare

Ø Hygiene Awareness

Ø Hygiene hazards

Ø Personal hygiene

Ø Cleaning

Outcomes:

v Health, safety and welfare of staff and patients/clients in the health and social care sector

v Importance of risk assessment in the prevention of accidents and occupational ill-health

v Relevant legislation relating to good hygiene practice

v Concepts of hygiene hazards and infection control

v Importance of good personal hygiene

v Need for high standards of cleanliness to help prevent infection

Standards: SfC Induction Standard 3.1, 3.5

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ: Units 22, 226, 223, 243, 245, 246, 32, 213, 218, 230, 243, 213 & 246

Duration:1 day programme

Assessment: Multiple-choice examination

Ofqual Accredited: Yes

Ofqual qualification reference: 500/4750/4

Prerequisite: None

Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.

Accreditation Body: CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health)