Infection Prevention and Control Individual Modules
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our module in Infection Prevention Control in Clinical Practice will allow you to sharpen your skills and knowledge of basic microbiology, common microorganisms, and their pathogenesis, to allow you to understand the legislation, procedures and principles of controlling standard infections in the future. Content will be delivered over 10 weeks through 200 hours of online lectures/activities, tutorials and independent study. You will examine the evidence-based guidance that informs best practice.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Infection Prevention and Control
Key highlights
- Covers basic microbiology, common microorganisms and their pathogenesis
- Explores legislation, procedures and principles of controlling standard infections
- Examines evidence-based guidance informing infection control best practice
- Delivered through 200 hours of online lectures, tutorials and independent study
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
- Infection Control Link Practitioner
- Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,045 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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