Infection Control and Epidemiology
Course Information
Course Code
IC800
Instruction Method
Online – login information will be emailed on the course start date
Fee
Domestic: $1112, International: $1425
Length
16 weeks – 6.4 CEU
Instructor(s)
Dr. Albert Simhon
Learner Outcomes
- To understand concepts and principles of epidemiology, immunity and immunization
- To understand the concept of drug resistance
- To understand and define occupational health and safety
- To apply and implement Infection Control Program
Evaluation Method
Multiple choice tests, discussion board participation, final essay
Intended For
Infection control practitioners, nurses, medical laboratory technologists, public health investigators, physicians, professionals in communicable disease control, and those preparing for the IPAC certification exam (CIC designation). (This course alone does not make you eligible for the exam.)
Text Book
Prerequisites
To get the greatest benefits from this course, you need to be an active regulated healthcare professional. See Intended For, above.
Topics Covered
- Disease process and identification
- Concepts in epidemiology
- Principles of immunity, and immunization
- Control and prevention
- Occupational health and safety
- Resistant organisms
- Implementing Infection Control Program
Infection Control and Epidemiology – IC800
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Proof of full vaccination (2 doses) for all learners is required for all onsite attendance at Michener. Fully online courses do not require proof of vaccination.
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