301528 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Infection Control in Health Care

GradDipInfContHlthCare(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides a professional award for graduates in medical science, nursing or related areas interested in infection control. Graduates will develop an understanding of the latest techniques in the detection, spread and control of infectious diseases.

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 year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units may be available externally.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Hospital Infection Control may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

11507 v.2 MT 581- Seminar 1.0 12.5

11508 v.3 MT 582 - Seminar 1.0 12.5

301461 v.2 Specialised Infection Control 632 3.0 25.0

301463 v.2 Risk Management in Infection Control 632 3.0 25.0

301469 v.2 Molecular Techniques 632 3.0 25.0

301470 v.2 Laboratory Control of Hospital Infection 632 3.0 25.0

301472 v.2 Antimicrobials and Resistance 632 3.0 25.0

301526 v.2 Infection Control Nursing 632 3.0 25.0

306944 v.1 Histopathological Specimen Prosection 501 4.0 50.0

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.