Course Details

This distance learning, QQI Infection Prevention and Control course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of Infection Prevention and Control relevant to care settings and to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to prevent and control infection within the health services area.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments for this QQI Infection Prevention and Control online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this Infection Prevention and Control course?

• Healthcare Professionals: This course is ideal for nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, and other medical personnel looking to enhance their knowledge of infection prevention and control in clinical settings.
• Caregivers and Support Workers: Those working in home care, residential care, or support worker roles will find this course valuable in learning how to protect both themselves and their clients from infections.
• Health and Safety Officers: Individuals responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in various settings, including healthcare facilities, can benefit from this course to better understand infection control protocols.
• Anyone Interested in Health and Hygiene: Even individuals outside the healthcare industry who are interested in maintaining a high level of personal and public health can enroll in this course to gain essential knowledge about infection prevention and control.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• Leaving Cert, Level 4 award or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
• Applicants who are not currently in employment in a registered healthcare setting will be required to undertake 20 hours work experience in a registered healthcare setting (please contact the Student Support Team for further details).
• Candidates must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and hold a valid PPS Number.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
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