Courses Handbook 2008

301528 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Infection Control

GradDipInfCont(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas


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 and 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 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Infection Control, Graduate Certificate in Hospital Infection Control.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301525 v.3   Infection Control Nursing 511 3.0 25.0
310155 v.1   Infection Control Nursing 521 6.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13152 v.3   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
308409 v.1   Health Project Preparation 591 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
11099 v.2   Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0
11725 v.3   Ed 521 - Adult Learning and Assessment 10.0 25.0
13150 v.4   Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 681 4.0 25.0
303315 v.2   Ed 558 - Professional Practice and Organisational Change 10.0 25.0
6103 v.8   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0
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