How to use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control. Infection Control: Learn the fundamental concepts of infection control, such as the sequence of infection, modes of transmission, and effective methods to interrupt the chain and avoid spreading.​ ​ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Identify the different types of PPE (such as gloves, aprons, and masks), when each should be used, and demonstrate the correct procedures for donning, doffing, and disposing of PPE to prevent cross-contamination.​ ​ Spillage Management: Stay safe in healthcare by learning how to handle spills of body fluids and chemicals properly.​ ​ Waste Management: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate disposal methods for different categories of healthcare waste, including clinical, sharps, and non-clinical waste, by current legislation and guidelines. ​ ​ Appropriate Cleaning Regime: Explain the essential cleaning practices in healthcare to maintain a hygienic environment. This includes identifying key areas for regular cleaning, using effective techniques and products, and creating a schedule.​

K1.8 How effective communication skills, including ensuring the most appropriate communication techniques are adopted, support all routine clinical skills when assisting the adult nursing team. Activities include: Role Play Research tasks Videos Learning basic BLS Theories of communication

Outlining the MCA and LPS, 6C’s and Duty of Candor Case Studies and videos for activities

Supporting dietary needs based on religion and culture Activities include: List the different cultural and religious alongside dietary needs. Food avoided. Three factors that influence people’s food choices The role of income and cost in influencing food choices Adaptive utensils

Why comminucation skills are important in Healthcare Formal and informal communication Alternative forms of communication New technologies Communiction theories: Tuckman, Berner and Argyle