301527 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Hospital Infection Control


GradCertHospInfectCont(Curtin)

Introduction


This course brings together health professionals from diverse disciplines to present a comprehensive course dealing with all aspects of modern infection control.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


An approved undergraduate degree in medical science, nursing or equivalent.

Specific Requirements


Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units may be available externally.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301468 v.2   Nosocomial Microorganisms 631 3.0 25.0
301523 v.2   Control of Infection 631 3.0 25.0
301524 v.2   Epidemiology of Infections 631 3.0 25.0
301525 v.2   Infection Control Nursing 631 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.