301527 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Hospital Infection Control

GradCertHospInfectCont(Curtin)

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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	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.