NCFE Prevention & control of Infection in Health Care LV 2 Award

Unit 1 - Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings

Know how infection is caused

Define the terms:
infection

Explain the terms
pathogenic
non-pathogenic

Explain the difference between systemic and local infection
Identify infections that may be: systemic,localised
Describe the characteristics of: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
State common illnesses caused by:bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites 

Unit 2 - Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings

Understand how infection can spread
Explain the conditions required for growth of: bacteria,viruses, fungi, parasites
Outline how microorganisms can: enter the body, exit the body
Identify common sources of infection
Explain what is meant by: indirect contact, direct contact
Describe what is meant by ‘cross infection’ 

Unit 3 - Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings

Understand the ‘chain of infection
Outline the links of the ‘chain of infection
Explain why measures are taken to break the chain
Explain the steps that can be taken to break the chain of infection

Unit 4 - Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting

Understand the need to recognise Healthcare Associated Infections
Describe what is meant by the term HCAI in relation to infection control
Identify common types of HCAI
Identify groups most at risk from HCAI
Explain how HCAIs are likely to spread in a workplace
Identify the procedures that should be followed to minimise the risk of HCAI
List current sources of information on current HCAI