Overview

This module is suitable for all those who work within health and social care. It will help students to explore key infection prevention and control topics relevant to their area of work and practice.

This 5-week module will encourage reflection and critical thinking relating to own practice and work area, and knowledge gained will support students to reduce infection risks to their own patient/client group.

Course content may include the following:

Introduction to online module –“how to” guide. Overview. Principles of Infection Prevention. Burden and impact of infection. Getting evidence into practice. Audit, surveillance and feedback, quality improvement.

Assessment Strategy

Students at level 7 will have their work assessed based on the following criteria:

50% - 59% Pass - Students demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, understanding and strategies to introduce sustainable practices in their setting.

60% - 69% Merit - Students demonstrate a good level of knowledge, understanding and strategies to introduce sustainable practices in their setting.

70% + Distinction - Students demonstrate an excellent level of knowledge, understanding and strategies to introduce sustainable practices in their setting

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse the burden of healthcare-associated infections and their impact on individuals and wider society.

• Critically appraise literature pertaining to infection prevention.