Undergraduate Certificate in Acute Care Infection Control
Acute Care Infection Control: Enhance your skills in preventing hospital-acquired infections and protect patients with our Undergraduate Certificate course, Learn more today!
Acute Care Infection Control is a specialized field that focuses on preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings.
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?
Acute Care Infection Control
is a specialized field that focuses on preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings.This Undergraduate Certificate program is designed for healthcare professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in infection control, particularly in acute care settings.
The program is ideal for nursing and healthcare students, as well as registered nurses and other healthcare professionals who work in acute care environments.
By completing this certificate program, learners will gain a deeper understanding of infection control principles, practices, and policies.
They will also develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify, assess, and control infections in acute care settings.
If you're interested in advancing your career in acute care infection control, explore this certificate program further to learn more about its curriculum, benefits, and career opportunities.
About this course
Who is this course for?
| Ideal Audience for Undergraduate Certificate in Acute Care Infection Control | This course is designed for healthcare professionals working in acute care settings, particularly those in infection control roles, such as: |
| Nursing staff | Infection prevention specialists, infection control coordinators, and other healthcare professionals responsible for implementing infection control policies and procedures in acute care hospitals. |
| Recent graduates | Individuals who have completed a degree in a relevant field, such as nursing, microbiology, or public health, and are looking to specialize in infection control. |
| Healthcare assistants | Those working in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, who want to develop their knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention. |
| UK-specific statistics | In the UK, infection control is a critical aspect of patient care, with the NHS reporting over 1.3 million hospital-acquired infections annually, resulting in over 5,000 deaths. |
Key facts
This program is ideal for individuals who want to pursue a career in infection control, but do not have a degree in a related field.
The learning outcomes of this program include understanding the principles of infection control, identifying and managing infection risks, and developing effective infection control strategies.
Students will also learn about the latest guidelines and regulations in infection control, such as those set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The duration of this program is typically one year, with students completing a combination of online and on-campus courses.
The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with work or other commitments.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to register with the relevant professional bodies, such as the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) certification program.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Acute Care Infection Control is highly relevant to the healthcare industry, as infection control is a critical aspect of patient safety and quality care.
Employers in acute care settings, such as hospitals and clinics, are looking for professionals with expertise in infection control to join their teams.
Graduates of this program will be in high demand, with opportunities to work in a variety of roles, including infection control specialist, epidemiologist, and public health professional.
The program is also relevant to other industries, such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and community health organizations, where infection control is also a critical concern.
Overall, the Undergraduate Certificate in Acute Care Infection Control is a valuable investment for individuals who want to pursue a career in infection control and make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Why this course?
| UK Infection Control Statistics |
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| Antimicrobial resistance: 50,000 deaths annually (NHS England) |
| Infection control professionals in high demand (Health Education England) |
| Acute care infection control specialists needed to address rising infection rates (Royal College of Nursing) |
Career path
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 1 month
- 2 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
Course content
• Infection Control Principles and Practices •
• Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infections •
• Hand Hygiene and Skin Care •
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection •
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Donning •
• Isolation and Quarantine Procedures •
• Infection Control in Pediatric and Neonatal Care •
• Infection Control in Immunocompromised Patients •
• Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities •
• Infection Control in Healthcare-Associated Outbreaks
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
- Undergraduate Certificate in Acute Care Infection Control
- 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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