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Award in Infection Prevention and Control

Courses > Award in Infection Prevention and Control

€330.00

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Code
CS4-O20-25p
MQF Level
4
Credits
6
Duration
30 hours
Schedule
TBC
Time
TBC
Mode of Delivery
Blended

Kindly note that this programme is currently undergoing an internal accreditation process. Should you wish to express your interest in registering for this educational programme, kindly click on ‘express your interest’. Payment of fees and registration shall only be completed once the internal academic and quality assurance processes have been concluded and the programme is scheduled and confirmed to start.

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Course Description

This course is aimed for practitioners (tattooists, semi-permanent make up artists, body piercing professionals) in order to acquire their tattooing license.

This would be a mandatory requirement for those seeking to renew/apply for their license.

The unit is designed to develop the students knowledge and understanding of the causes of infection, how infection can be spread, legislation which is relevant to the prevention of infection.

Infections are often easily dealt with but sometimes if they are not managed effectively, they can create serious problems for many individuals. Understanding how infections occur and how different micro-organisms act and spread is crucial to preventing infections. The purpose of completing the unit is to deliver understanding in relevant legislation and use of risk assessments in supporting infection prevention and control. The unit will also cover the roles, responsibilities and control measures employed to minimise infection. These are complemented with the underpinning knowledge and related understanding surrounding the procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and decontamination.

Important Notice for Licensed Operators:
The course is mandatory for new applicants.
For existing license holders, the refresher course is currently voluntary and will be gradually phased in during 2025. Licensed operators are expected to align with the required standard by their next inspection in 2026.

Overall Learning Outcomes of Programme:

  1. Explain how infection is caused and spread
  2. Describe the prevention and control of spreading infection
  3. Develop knowledge of relevant infection prevention and control legislation
  4. Recognise the range of occupations their duties and limitations in relative to the control of infection

Attendance is recorded through Classter – Students are required to have an EID to register on this system to become an MCAST Student prior to course commencement.

 

  • Due to review of course content, the current price may change

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