Infection Prevention and Control FETAC Level 5

Who should participate in this course?

• Professionals working in a healthcare setting
• Those planning a career in a healthcare setting

Duration: 3 Days
No. Of Participants: 10 Participants per Programme.
Certification: A FETAC Level 5 Certificate will be awarded to each successful participant on this programme.

Course Objective:

• 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 ones ‘own role in the prevention of the spread of infection

Candidate Requirement:

• Candidate Requirement: Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or relevant live and work experience.
• Learners must also be capable of undertaking assessment work to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard.
• International learners undertaking this course should have confidence in their English language, reading, writing and comprehension skills.

Course Content

    
• 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: Corporate and Individual Responsibility in relation to Infection Prevention and Control

Assessment Method

• Learner Record - 50%
• Examination - 30%
• Skills Demonstration - 20%