The Postgraduate Certificate Infection Prevention and Control is a part-time programme delivered online, running for 8 months from the date of first registration for the programme, currently September to April. The programme is designed on a module basis to meet the needs of working professionals.

Students must satisfactorily complete modules to the value of 30 credits.

Core modules
BU6010 Leadership and Management of Infection Prevention and Control (10 credits)
EH6146 The Principles and Clinical Practices of Infection Prevention and Control (10 credits)
EH6147 Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (5 credits)
MB6009 Principles of Microbiology (Online) (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (NFQ Level 9, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate management of infections caused by different pathogenic microorganisms.
• Describe the transmission of endemic and epidemic infections from sufficient knowledge of the characteristics and transmission of causative organisms.
• Describe appropriate methods for control of hospital and community acquired infectious diseases and infections.
• Discuss the principles of microbiology in the prevention and control of infection.
• Design, implement and evaluate co-ordinated control methods utilising tools such as audit and surveillance.
• Discuss and apply effective quality improvement and patient safety strategies.
• Discuss and implement management and leadership theories and practices applicable to infection prevention and control.