Leading and Managing Infection Prevention and Control

This interprofessional module will enable students to consolidate existing knowledge and skills and prepare for assuming a greater role in leading and managing infection prevention and control strategies. The emergence of novel infections, such as coronavirus, place an immediate emphasis on the need for up to date evidence-based education. The human, workplace and financial consequences of community-acquired, and healthcare-associated infections are increasingly recognised. The purpose of the module is to provide students with an opportunity to critically appraise and evaluate current infection prevention and control practice approaches, whilst preparing to champion and lead infection prevention and control best practice in the workplace. Module delivery is in conjunction with health service partner organisations, demonstrating a contemporary and multidisciplinary approach to infection prevention and control education.