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Principles of Infection Control
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This unit of study provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of infection prevention and control within the healthcare setting. Students examine issues related to legislation, quality, prevention, transmission and management of infections. Students will explore some of the specific challenges encountered when planning strategies to minimise potential transmission between persons receiving care, staff and all personnel involved in the health care system. The unit of study also examines infection prevention and control principles at both local and organisational levels, focusing on achieving positive quality health outcomes.

This unit of study meets Australian Government Department of Health education requirements for Infection Prevention and Control Leads, namely it:

  • has a focus on infection prevention and control
  • is delivered at AQF Level 8
  • is delivered by a recognised education or training provider; and
  • has assessments that facilitate successful completion of the course.
Principles of Infection Control
Unit of study code 117
Availability Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

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GC single unit of study

Term JANUARY, JULY
Pre-requisite This unit has no pre-requisites and is suitable for ENs
EFTSL 0.125 FTE
Credit points 6
Hours of study 150
Fee* Tier 1
Prescribed texts Nil
Co-ordinated by Sharron Smyth-Demmon MACN
e: sharron.smyth-demmon@acn.edu.au
Content Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program

After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:-

Assessment Tasks
Type of assessment

Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion

Weighting

(% of total marks)

When assessed – academic week

(e.g. Week 8)

Theme 1: Foundational infection prevention and control a) appraise the role of the nurse in preventing and controlling infection within the context of their practice Assessment 1: Online forum 5% 2
Theme 2: Microbiology, immunity, and infection b) analyse the standards, policies and evidence that inform infection prevention and control initiatives in Australian healthcare Assessment 2: Online discussions 10% 4, 9
Theme 3: Epidemiology and surveillance c) evaluate strategies employed to identify and control institutional and community-based infection outbreaks Assessment 3: Essay 35% 5
Theme 4: IPC and environmental considerations d) investigate environmental considerations related to infection prevention and control in the context of their practice Assessment 4: Poster and abstract 20% 7
Theme 5: IPC and professional considerations e) justify appropriate strategies for the prevention and control of infection Assessment 5: Essay and concept map 35% 10

Principles of Infection Control (117) is a Tier 1 unit.

Tiers2023 Member price (10% discount)2023 Non-member price2024 Member price (10% discount)2024 Non-member price
Tier 1$2,196.00$2,440.00$2,310.00$2,565.00
Tier 2$2,506.50$2,785.00$2,630.00$2,925.00
Tier 3$2,947.50$3,275.00$3,095.00$3,440.00
Tier 4$3,523.50$3,915.00$3,700.00$4,110.00

*Fees are subject to change without notice.