Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes
Preventing Infection Outcomes: Boost your skills in infection prevention and control, enhance patient safety, and advance your career with our Advanced Certificate program. Learn more today!
Preventing Infection Outcomes is a specialized course designed for healthcare professionals who want to enhance their skills in managing infection control and prevention.
Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
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Why enrol on this course?
Preventing Infection Outcomes
is a specialized course designed for healthcare professionals who want to enhance their skills in managing infection control and prevention.Some of the key areas covered in this course include infection prevention strategies, risk assessment, and evidence-based practices.
By taking this course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of infection control and how to implement effective measures to prevent infection outcomes.
Key takeaways from this course include improved knowledge of infection prevention techniques, enhanced skills in risk assessment, and the ability to develop and implement evidence-based practices.
If you're looking to advance your career in healthcare and improve patient outcomes, explore the Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes today and discover how you can make a difference.
About this course
Who is this course for?
| Ideal Audience for Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes | Healthcare professionals, infection prevention specialists, and those working in the NHS, with a focus on those in the following roles: |
| Nursing staff, doctors, and allied health professionals | Infection prevention specialists, infection control nurses, and those working in hospital hygiene departments, with a focus on those in the following areas: |
| Acute care, mental health, and community settings | Infection prevention and control teams, with a focus on those working in the following regions: |
| England, Wales, and Northern Ireland | According to the NHS, there were 1.3 million hospital-acquired infections in England in 2020-21, resulting in 5,400 deaths. The Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of infection and improve patient outcomes. |
Key facts
This program focuses on teaching learners how to identify, assess, and mitigate infection risks, as well as develop effective strategies for preventing the spread of infections and promoting patient safety.
Upon completion of the program, learners can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies for various types of infections, including hospital-acquired infections and community-acquired infections.
- Develop skills in infection control and prevention, including proper hand hygiene, sterilization, and disinfection techniques.
- Learn how to assess and mitigate infection risks in various healthcare settings, including patient assessment, environmental assessment, and staff education.
- Understand the importance of infection prevention in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.
The Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes is typically offered over a period of several months, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate the needs of working healthcare professionals.
The program is designed to be completed in approximately 6-12 months, depending on the learner's prior experience and the number of credits required for completion.
The Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes is highly relevant to the healthcare industry, as infection prevention is a critical component of patient safety and quality care.
By completing this program, learners can enhance their skills and knowledge in infection prevention, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to reducing healthcare-associated infections in their organizations.
The program is also relevant to industries beyond healthcare, such as long-term care facilities, home healthcare, and public health organizations, where infection prevention is a critical component of patient care and community health.
Overall, the Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes is a valuable credential for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in infection prevention and promote patient safety in various settings.
Why this course?
| Year | Number of Hospital Admissions |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,144,000 |
| 2020-21 | 3,544,000 |
| 2021-22 | 3,934,000 |
Career path
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 1 month
- 2 months
Course delivery
Online
Course content
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Fundamentals •
• Hand Hygiene and Skin Care •
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection •
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use •
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Biohazard Handling •
• Infection Control in Healthcare Settings •
• Antibiotic Stewardship and Resistance •
• Vaccination and Immunization Practices •
• Infection Surveillance and Outbreak Response
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 1 month — Accelerated mode @ GBP £140
- 2 months — Standard mode @ GBP £90
Accreditation
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Advanced Certificate in Preventing Infection Outcomes
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
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