Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
Need a certification?
Get certified in Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)™ for just £39.95 + VAT.
Who is at risk?
Unlock This Video Now for FREE
This video is normally available to paying customers. Click below for instant access.
It is very unlikely you will become infected through everyday social contact with another worker who has a blood-borne virus, as they are mainly transmitted sexually or by direct exposure to infected blood or other body fluid contaminated with blood. In the workplace, direct exposure can happen through accidental contamination with sharp instrument such as a needle or broken glass. Infected blood may also spread through contamination of open wounds, skin abrasions, skin damage due to conditions such as eczema or through splashes in the eyes, nose or mouth. The HSE lists some professions where it is considered that people can be at risk and these include custodial services like prisons, detention centres or homes. If you work in education you can be at risk due to a number of possible accidents that can occur if you are the first aider in the workplace. Other professions include undertakers, emergency services, hairdressing, beauticians, acupuncture, car breakers and associated cleaning services involved in areas. This list is not exhaustive, but you can see there is a wide range of professions there are risks from infection.
Understanding the Risk of Bloodborne Virus Infections in the Workplace
This guide explores the likelihood of infection through bloodborne viruses (BBVs) in various professional settings and the typical modes of transmission.
Transmission of Bloodborne Viruses
BBVs are commonly transmitted through:
- Sexual contact.
- Direct exposure to infected blood or body fluids.
Workplace Exposure to BBVs
Potential scenarios for direct exposure in the workplace include:
- Accidental contamination by sharp instruments like needles or broken glass.
- Infected blood contact with open wounds, skin abrasions, or damaged skin.
- Splashes to mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth).
Professions at Risk of BBV Infection
The HSE identifies several professions where the risk is notably higher:
- Custodial services (prisons, detention centres).
- Education sector workers due to potential accidents.
- First aiders in workplaces.
- Undertakers and emergency services personnel.
- Hairdressing, beauty therapy, and acupuncture professionals.
- Car breakers and related cleaning services.
This list is illustrative and not exhaustive, highlighting the diverse range of professions where BBV infection risk is present.
