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Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health
(CIEH)
Health and Safety in Health and
Social Care
Based on the first part of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and
Safety in the Workplace and the CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene,
this qualification provides candidates with a good understanding
and knowledge of health and safety in the health and social care
sector. This qualification also has the flexibility to suit
differing client needs.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification is specifically targeted at employees working
in hospitals and care homes in the public and private sectors.
Why is this training important?
Following the Department of Health code of practice, everyone
involved in care provision needs the adequate training to tackle
the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI).
Learning outcomes
Appreciate the nature of health and safety in a health and social
care context
Understand the scope of legislative requirements
Understand the principles of accident prevention
Understand employees’ and employers’ health and safety
responsibilities
Understand the main risks and hazards for patients, clients and
carers
Duration:
Two half-day programmes or a one-day programme
Assessment:
Multiple choice examination
Ofqual Accredited:
Yes
Ofqual qualification reference:
500/4750/4
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