Water Safety in Healthcare
This course is designed to equip the learner with an understanding of hygiene requirements in relation to installed systems, their components, and water borne requirements in a healthcare setting.
Academic Year: 2023/24
Course Code: 10727
Campus: Newtownards
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Sessions
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
| Campus & Course Type | Start |
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Part-Time
Newtownards
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28/08/2023
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Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
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28/08/2023
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Course Overview
This course is for staff involved in the operation of building water systems within hospitals and healthcare environments. This includes Plumbing Installers, Heating Technicians, Design Engineers, Maintenance Personnel as well as staff responsible for Infection Control and Water Treatment services.
Some of the content involved in the course will be:
- How to improve patient safety in daily work duties by work processes.
- The microbiology and health effects of water borne bacteria that can cause harm to human health.
- Prevention and control of the risks associated with the management of water –borne bacteria.
- Application of relevant legislation within day-to-day duties.
- Ability to understand and demonstrate the correct protocols for working on and around water systems within healthcare.
- How to communicate, manage and understand how actions impact on the protection of vulnerable patients.
Practical workshop demonstrations on fault identification and processes will be included on the course as well.
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Terms & Conditions
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.
Available Sessions Summary
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
| Campus & Course Type | Start |
|---|---|
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Part-Time
Newtownards
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28/08/2023
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Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
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28/08/2023
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Enquiries Information
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Further Education
If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.
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Funding may be available for this course, please contact us on BusinessServices@serc.ac.uk to discuss if you are eligible. Additional sessions may be available for this course throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss a start date that would be suitable for you.
The following sessions are available to apply for:
| Course Type | Title | Campus | Start | Spaces | Fee | Apply or get more information |
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PT
FE
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Water Safety in Healthcare
Y10727ND1A |
Newtownards |
28/08/2023 |
20+ |
£160.00 |
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PT
FE
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Water Safety in Healthcare
Y10727SD1A |
SERC Professional Skills Centre |
28/08/2023 |
20+ |
£160.00 |
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