• Continuing professional development (CPD)

Driving Improvement in Infection Prevention and Control

CPD Level 7
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Overview

Overview

This course aims to explore the role of members of the Infection Prevention and Control team and the contribution of each in the prevention, control and management of infection development and any ongoing transmission within the healthcare setting for patients and staff.

You will also investigate the range of evidence available to support infection prevention and control practices and the complex factors involved in staff adhering or not adhering to these recommended guidelines and policies.

Course requirements: Evidence of study at Level 6 (Degree Level). 

This CPD course is only available to those currently working as Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners. It is not a standalone module but forms the IPC pathway as part of a Post Grad Dip/MSc and must be taken as one of three specialist IPC modules, together with the modules 'Healthcare associated infections: scientific principles (NS70116W)' and 'Infection prevention and control in clinical practice (NS70117W)'.​

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

  • Sept 23 - Aug 24 fees: £900
  • Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: TBC

Credits: 20

Assessment method: Service improvement strategy to address a specific IPC problem relevant to your workplace 100%.

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Study dates and times

Study dates and times

This course is taught on day release, select a start date to see the study days:

Study days are from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Neil Wigglesworth

Dr Neil Wigglesworth

Experienced teacher at pre and post-graduate level in infection prevention and control.

Experienced teacher at pre and post-graduate level in infection prevention and control.

Study and career progression

Study and career progression

This module is the third of three modules that form the first year of Pg/Cert/Diploma/MSc Infection Prevention and Control:

How to apply

How to apply

We recommend your application is submitted to the University at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.

After your application is accepted and you have been offered a place on the course, you will be sent information about how to enrol. You must complete enrolment before your course starts.

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Contact us

For more information about our CPD courses please get in touch with Dr Claire Anderson, Associate Dean (Berkshire), College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare:

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