Contemporary Science of Infection Control & Prevention (Classroom, Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning)

This course is designed to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the contemporary scientific principles that underpin infection control and prevention practices. Participants will explore the latest advancements in the field, incorporating evidence-based approaches to effectively manage and mitigate the risks of healthcare associated infections. The course emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications to enhance the participants' ability to contribute effectively to the management and prevention of healthcare associated infectious diseases in acute, intermediate and community settings.

What You'll Learn

Learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the foundations of infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrate understanding of essential microbiology as it affects infection control.
• Apply the knowledge of microbiology and clinical infectious diseases to interpret laboratory results especially in critical care settings.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of immunology and host defense.
• Apply knowledge of immunology and host defense to identify patients at risks in the acute and community healthcare settings.
• Apply knowledge of mode of transmission of pathogens to implement appropriate infection control and prevention strategies.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of epidemiology.
• Apply knowledge of healthcare epidemiology in surveillance methods and data analysis.
• Demonstrate understanding of environmental controls and cleaning protocols in infection prevention.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field OR equivalent.