International Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
An Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) & Center for Infectious Diseases Radboud University Medical Center collaborative
Course Timetable
Year One (2022)
Training Course
January
May
October
Dates
January
May
October
Venue
January
May
October
Application Deadline
January
May
October
Year Two (2023)
Training Course
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Dates
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Course Modules
Module 1: Microbiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship
The module consists of the following themes:
Applied and Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Review of microbiology
• Transmission of microbes
• Host defencs and co morbidities
• Impact of colonization of HAI
• Pathogenesis and infection
• Antimicrobial agents, therapy and resistance
• Chemical microbiology of infection
Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship
• Antibiotic mechanisms of action
• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Resistance mechanisms
• Multi-drug resistant organisms
• The antibiogram:
– Empiric vs guided therapy
– Antimicrobial prophylaxis
– Antimicrobial treatment
– Antibody stewardship
Module 2: Surveillance and Research Methodology
The module consists of the following themes:
Surveillance and Heathcare Associated Infections: Methodology, Setting Up and Managing Data
• Setting up databases
• Developing a surveillance tool
• Surveillance definitions and methodology
• Outcome and process indicators for implementation of an IPC programme
• Basic Epidemiology
• Outbreak investigation and management
Research Methodology
• Epidemiological tools
• Working with data
• Basic statistical inferencing
• Hypothesis generating studies
• Hypothesis testing studies
• Evaluating research studies, writing scientific papers, reports and publications
Module 3: Risk Management and Leadership
The module consists of the following themes:
Audit, Risk Assessment and Quality Improvement
• Understanding audits
• Designing audit tools
• Surveillance definitions and methodology
• IPC and quality improvement
• Measuring outcomes as part of PDSA cycle
Preventative Strategies
• Standard precautions
• Transmission-based precautions
• Bundles
Leadership in IPC, Ethics and Management Behavioural Science
• IPC structures
• Legal frameworks
• Policies and policy writing
• Communication with stakeholders
• Principles of ethics in healthcare delivery
• Measures to implement behavioural change
• Behavioural Science
Module 4: The Built Environment
The module consists of the following themes:
Hospital: The Built Environment
• Role of IPC in the building project
• Impact of infectious disease on hospital design
• Principles of hospital design and ward layout
• The environment as infection source
• Water and plumbing services
• Ventilation systems
• Design of specialised units
Module 5: Decontamination and Sterilisation Services
The module consists of the following themes:
Decontamination Science: Intermediate Level
• Decontamination cycle
• Structure and staffing of sterile services departments
• Decontamination of medical devices
• Legislation and standards for decontamination
• Validation and testing
• Disinfectants and disinfection
• Tracking and traceability
• Decontamination in endoscopy units
• IPC interaction with decontamination and sterilisation
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Course Background
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is pivotal to ensure quality processes in healthcare delivery are in place.
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The International Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPDIPC) course is aligned with the strategic framework of academic institutions to train healthcare professionals in line with recommendations of the World Health Organisation and the National Department of Health, South Africa.
IPDIC is aimed at health care professionals who choose IPC as a career and provides training for infection control practitioners and science graduates in infection control.
The goal is to develop skills and capacity in infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, management, leadership, research epidemiology and implementation science resulting in evidence-based cost-effective health support programmes.
FACULTY
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STUDENT INFORMATION
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Cost
$2,408 / R35,000
Excluding 15% VAT
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelors degree (such as MB, ChB) or equivalent (such as BCur).
- NQF level 7 e.g. BSc or MSc degree in Microbiology or equivalent; BSc or MSc degree in Social Sciences or Behavioural Psychology.
- Approved prior learning in Medical Microbiology.
- Experience of at least 2 years in IPC related subject.
Dollar fee subject to change due to fluctuation of the exchange rate. Travel and accommodation not included.
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