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Nursing & Allied Health

Infection Prevention and Control

Suitable for practitioners working with health and social care clients. This module is run in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Infection Prevention and Control

Course Overview

  • Attendance


    Part Time

  • Duration


    3 months

  • Dates


    TBC March 2022

  • Venue


    Blended learning

  • Cost


    Level 6 - £1200 / Level 7 - £1000 / Subject to eligibility SSPRD (NHS) funding may be available

Suitable for practitioners working with health and social care clients. This module is run in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Module content includes: 

  • Discussing the sources and transmission of infection, host susceptibility and antimicrobial agents in relation to control and prevention of infection.
  • Critically evaluate current infection control practice, considering the impact on patients, staff and carers/visitors.
  • Analyse the importance of leadership and change management in implementing evidence based practice in the prevention and control of infection.
  • Use electronic clinical knowledge databases to locate; access and critique current best evidence on infection control and prevention practice.
 

Everything you need to know

entry requirements

These modules are designed for practitioners working with health and social care clients. For admission to the module you will usually be required to provide evidence of the successful completion of 120 credits (or equivalent) at the appropriate level in a relevant area / discipline: 120 credits at level 5 (Dip HE) for level 6 (degree) study, 120 credits at level 6 (BScH/BAH) for level 7 (masters) study. Support from your line manager

assessment

This module will be assessed through the following methods: A 2000/2500 word written report on an aspect of infection prevention relevant clinical practice (80%). A presentation of the topic chosen for the written report (20%) – presentations will be conducted at a later date.

attendance dates

This course is run in conjunction with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Course dates to be confirmed

Semester 2: 9am - 4:30pm

  • 3 consecutive days of study (i.e. Tue, Wed, Thurs)
  • 1 day for presentation 

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