Infection Prevention and Control

Overview

Are you interested in how infectious diseases are spread and controlled? This course will introduce you to the science of infection and the application of methods to prevent and control infection in humans.

Whether you work in care, retail, food, or hospital settings, or simply have an interest in learning more about infections, this course will take you on a journey, from a patient perspective, to increase your understanding of how we can prevent, control, and treat infections.

You will experience ‘behind the scenes’ journey of patient samples, as well as developing your skills in recognising best practice in simulated clinical and other settings.

We welcome enquiries from employers, why not send a member of your staff on the training?

This short course will:

  • Enhance your knowledge and understanding of infectious agents, modes of transmission and disease pathology
  • Help you understand the key principles of infection prevention and control including the importance of reflective practice.
  • Through the use of real-world situations, enable you to critically explore the methods used to diagnose, manage, and treat infections.
  • Provide you with the skills to communicate effectively on current advances in infection prevention and control

We have partnered with local organisations and employers in the health sector, and they will be involved in the delivery of some elements of the course and will introduce you to the challenges and opportunities associated with infection prevention and control.

Course delivery

The short course is formed of three microcredential components, each amounting to 10 credits.

You will learn using a flipped classroom approach, where you explore topics at home independently to then enhance your understanding of each element through online and face-to-face tutor-led lectures and seminars, scenario-based simulations and problem-based group sessions.

Where appropriate, guest speakers may contribute to the course to provide applied perspectives from different sectors within infection prevention and control.

Simulated sessions will take place in the Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford, lab based sessions will take place in Science Centre, Stoke.

Assessment

Following the course, candidates will have a period of up to 8 weeks to undertake a summative assessment covering all 3 microcredential components. An aggregate total of 30 credits will be awarded on successful completion of this piece of summative assessment, which reflects the 10 credits gained through each microcredential component.

The assessment will focus on critically analysing and reflecting case-based scenarios, through the following elements:

  • Case-based discussions
  • A written report of a simulated case scenario
  • A reflective report

Case-scenarios and related discussions will be informed by real-life situations and examples shared by health partner organisations and professionals.

You will receive weekly formative feedback via online self-check tests and when discussing case-based scenarios on study days.

Delivery method
Blended learning
One day per week blend of online and on campus sessions. Detailed schedule available on application.
Location
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford
Duration

12 weeks

Start date

September 2023

School
Health, Science and Wellbeing

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from learners aged 18 and above with a range of educational backgrounds on to our fully accredited short courses.

Please include brief details of any relevant work-based experience and your interest in infection control on your application form.

Whether you want to see if higher education is right for you, you are looking to give your career a boost or looking to reskill contact us to discuss a place on this course.

Cost

£3,080

This course is eligible for a Higher Education Loan from the Student Loan Company.

Staff

Jennifer Bate

Senior Lecturer

Jenny is a lecturer in adult nursing. Her main areas of interest are infection prevention and control antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety.

Jennifer's profile

How to apply

We welcome applications from learners aged 18 and above with a range of educational backgrounds on to our fully accredited short courses.

Whether you want to see if higher education is right for you, you are looking to give your career a boost or looking to reskill contact us to discuss a place on this course.

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