Infection Control for Healthcare Level 2 (VTQ)

Infection Control for Healthcare Level 2 (VTQ) provides essential knowledge for reducing the risk of infection in healthcare and other environments where exposure to blood or bodily fluids may occur.

Infection Control training is often required for employees, self-employed professionals, and safety representatives who may be exposed to biological hazards. This course is designed to meet recognised requirements and recommendations referenced by organisations such as the HSE, NHS and medical professionals.

The training explores:

• Types of infection and how they spread
• Chain of infection and breaking transmission routes
• Safe workplace practices
• Correct selection and use of PPE
• Managing contamination risks

Content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current guidance, including emerging infectious disease considerations. Learners retain access to course materials after completion to revisit key topics when needed.

We are recognised as an endorsed provider by Skills for Care, achieving Centre of Excellence status within training and health & social care.

Most people take Infection Control training as a requirement for their job or professional development.

This online course allows you to train at your own pace, in your own time.

Some professionals that may need an Infection Control course include:

• Custodial services (prisons/detention centres/homes)
• Education
• Embalming and crematorium work
• Emergency services (ambulance/fire/police/rescue)
• First aid
• Hairdressing and beautician work
• Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, dental surgeries, pathology departments, community nursing, acupuncture, chiropody, associated cleaning services)
• Laboratory work (forensic, research, etc)
• Local authority services (street cleaning/park maintenance/refuse disposal/public lavatory maintenance)
• Medical/dental equipment repair
• Military
• Mortuary work
• Needle exchange services
• Plumbing
• Sewage processing
• Social services
• Tattooing, ear and body piercing
• Vehicle recovery and repair

This list does not cover all workplaces where a risk is present. Anyone could potentially be exposed to infection risks in day-to-day life.

How It Works:

1. We sell access keycodes to ProTrainings online courses up to 25% below the RRP. Order the number of access keycodes you need for each course like any other product from First Aid 4 Less, checking out and completing your order as you normally would. You will need to order one keycode per course, per person. Keycodes can only be redeemed once and only work for the course specified.
2. When you have completed your order, we will email you with:

• A link to the training portal
• Your keycode(s) for the courses ordered
• A PDF of what to do next

3. If necessary, you can then distribute keycode(s) to other learners as required, or use the keycode(s) yourself if the training is for you. Remember, keycodes can only be redeemed once and only work for the course specified.
4. Learners can then sign up using the link to the training portal, www.protrainings.uk/signup/firstaid4less. Each learner needs their own personal account so certificates and training records are correct. Redeem keycodes by entering a keycode in the ‘Key or Referral Code’ box as part of the sign up form. This will then make the relevant course for that keycode appear on the training dashboard when first logging in.
5. If you already have a login or have multiple courses you wish to appear in your training dashboard, you can redeem more keycodes easily by clicking the ‘Redeem Keycode’ link when logged in. Adding a new keycode in here will then add the relevant course to your training dashboard.
6. Once you have signed up on the ProTrainings portal, all of the administration, including saving progress, training records, issuing certificates and access to the material, is stored within your training login. This is on the ProTrainings system and is separate to the FirstAid4Less website. The portal is simple and intuitive to use. Technical queries or questions regarding the training or content are handled by ProTrainings – call 01206 807587 or email support@protrainings.uk
7. All learners have ongoing access to training materials after completion of the course for several months, with the option of weekly training emails delivered straight to your inbox to keep your knowledge up to date and demonstrate ongoing learning.