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Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school 

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Overview

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school
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Highlights

  • Duration 2 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • Microbes live everywhere, especially in childcare settings where children play together at close quarters. They come in all shapes and sizes ' and not all are harmful.
  • On this course, you'll discover what germs are and how they spread, looking at simple ways of stopping infections spreading. You'll learn practical tips on keeping early years settings safe.
  • You'll reflect on the importance of antibiotics and identify what antibiotic resistance is and how we can prevent it, exploring the ways you can protect children from infectious diseases ' including proper use of antibiotics and vaccinations.

Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Microbes, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene

Welcome to the course

Introducing microbes

Preventing spread of infection

End of week 1

Hygiene, Vaccinations and Antibiotics

Infection Prevention in childcare settings

Immunity and Vaccinations

Controlling outbreaks

End of course

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