Online College!Professional Learning - Health & Social Care
Free Online Courses!Adult
Course Type:
Equal Course
Entry Requirements:
Learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Level 1 and above. Learners will also need a good level of IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet device with access to the internet. The setup of this course enables learners to study independently and flexibly at times convenient to them.
Start date:
Sep 2026
Course Overview
This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
What will I learn?
This qualification consists of 4 mandatory units which are:
• Principles of the causes and spread of infection in healthcare settings • Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in healthcare settings • Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in healthcare settings • Principles of infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting
Learners will study the chain of infection and examine how infection is caused and the ways in which it can spread.
They will explore the importance of personal hygiene, demonstrate effective hand washing and the principles of using personal protective equipment.
This qualification will provide learners with an understanding of how important cleaning, decontamination, sterilisation and waste management is within the healthcare setting.
Learners will look in detail at the regulations, policies, procedures, risk assessments and roles and responsibilities in relation to infection control.
How is the course delivered?
Learners will be given access to a comprehensive online learning platform which will provide them with detailed knowledge and information to support their successful completion of each unit.
Further self-directed research is encouraged to expand learner’s understanding of key topics.
How will my learning be assessed?
Clear deadlines will be provided for each unit to ensure the qualification is completed within the set time frame. · Completion and progress on each unit is clearly identified on the learner’s online dashboard. · Learners will receive regular written feedback throughout the course including opportunities for further development.
Additional Information
You will be completing work in relation to each unit, which a range of activities and questioning to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will complete this online using the online platform.
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
