Fundamentals in Infection Prevention and Control

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Fundamentals in Infection Prevention and Control

Course Information

Course Code

ICCE100

Instruction Method

A combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous course material. Synchronous sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 7pm.

Fee

$1135

Length

12 weeks

Instructor(s)

Alon Vaisman, Carly Rebelo, Sarah Zanchettin, Eric Devine, Qasim Mohiuddin, Kimberly Gibbens

Learner Outcomes

  • Describe the spectrum of transmission and the modes of transmission of infectious organisms
  • Explain the significance of hospital acquired infections and infectious healthcare-acquired conditions
  • Summarize the methods in which microbes are categorized and identified
  • Describe the medical syndromes caused by different types of pathogens
  • Define a surveillance program for healthcare acquired infections and describe the tools used to implement a surveillance program
  • Define elements of routine, additional practices, and outbreak control measures
  • Describe the relationship between occupational health, public health, and infection prevention & control
  • Describe components of pandemic response & communication
  • Assess educational needs and create learning plans with measurable objectives to fulfill identified needs.
  • Effectively communicate with internal and external customers regarding communicable disease exposures

Evaluation Method

There will 3 multiple choice tests worth 25%, 25%, and 50% of the grade. The first two exams will cover the first third and second thirds of the course content. The last exam will cover the entire course, focusing on the last third of the content

Intended For

The course is intended for those who are currently working in infection control or desire to enter the field.

Text Book

There are no required textbooks. A recommended reference, for additional information, would be the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Text.

Location

Online - login information will be emailed on the course start date

Prerequisites

Completion of a Bachelors of Science degree program, in one of the following fields: Nursing, Health or Allied Health Sciences, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, and/or Microbiology or recognized equivalent; OR equivalent work experience in a related field to healthcare.

Fundamentals in Infection Prevention and Control – ICCE100

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COVID Vaccine Requirement:

Proof of full vaccination (2 doses) for all learners is required for all onsite attendance at Michener.
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