* Infection Control Professional Diploma

* Infection Control Professional Diploma

Infection and Prevention Control:

  • Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) occur worldwide.

  • They affect both developed and resource-poor countries.

  • Infections acquired in healthcare settings are among the major causes of death and increased morbidity among hospitalized patients.

  • They are a significant burden both for the patient and for public health.

This professional diploma provides:

  • Basic and advanced knowledge needed to practice infection control.

  • Practical tools to apply best practices in the infection control field.

  • How to conduct a surveillance system in your facility.

  • How to deal with occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

  • How to conduct infection statistics.

  • How to conduct outbreak investigations.

  • Types of isolation precautions and how to apply them.

Contents:

General Principles of Infection Control Practices

Introduction:

  • Definitions, concepts, and importance of IP&C

  • Dialysis

  • Infection Prevention and Control Program

  • Hand hygiene

  • Organizational structure and components

  • Aseptic technique

  • Personal protective equipment

  • Environmental cleaning

  • Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

  • Pneumonia

  • Isolation precautions

  • Surgical site infection

  • Intravascular device infection

  • Urinary tract infection

  • General principles of epidemiology

  • Surveillance

  • Outbreak investigation

  • Occupational health

  • Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens

  • Intensive care

  • Emergency preparedness and management

  • Operating theatres

  • Antimicrobials and resistance

  • Endoscopy

  • Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology

  • Ambulatory care

Infection Control Practices in Specific Healthcare Departments:

  • Laboratory & blood bank services

  • Outpatient services

  • Dental services

  • Pharmacy services

  • Imaging services & radiation oncology

  • Interventional radiology

  • Laundry, patient linens, textiles & uniforms

  • Waste management

  • Maintenance and engineering

Assessment of the whole course