James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

HS5555 - Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings

Subject Description

The subject aims to provide an academic award in infection prevention and control that is responsive to learning needs, national accreditation requirements and requirements of employers; to educate health professionals about infection prevention and control in a range of health care settings in Australia and in resource limited countries.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the principles of the chain of infection in the context of different pathogenic microorganisms and compare and contrast non-specific and specific host immune responses
• Appraise the significance of healthcare-associated infections and their causative pathogens, and plan and implement strategies for their management
• Apply infection prevention and control principles, strategies and policies in high and resource limited countries
• Design strategies for the education of health personnel in infection prevention and control, and implement continuing professional development plans for infection prevention and control personnel
• Initiate and maintain a successful team approach to infection prevention and control and evaluate the team's performance
• Analyse building design and infrastructure and evaluate its impact on infection prevention and control

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Case report 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Critical appraisal/review - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities