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New course for 2006. Management of Healthcare Associated Infection. Become a champion in infection control reduction. Modern matrons Biomedical scientists Infection control link nurses Professionals allied to medicine Health service managers Registered nurses Doctors Paramedics.
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New course for 2006 Management of Healthcare Associated Infection
Become a champion in infection control reduction • Modern matrons • Biomedical scientists • Infection control link nurses • Professionals allied to medicine • Health service managers • Registered nurses • Doctors • Paramedics
Go up the skills escalator • Online course over 12 weeks • 30 credits at Master’s level
Anxious about the Internet? Become trained to • Use Internet search engines • Make your own website • Use Chat Rooms and discussion groups to share your knowledge
Gain the skills to influence change • Learn about the spread and prevention of infection • Obtain information on hand hygiene • Understand the difference between disinfection and sterilisation
Up-to-date practical learning • Learn where to get relevant information at a global level • Perform relevant risk assessments • Learn how best to work with the infection control team
Internet access is password protected Internet access
Online Support You will be supported online with a tutor
Learning Resources You will be guided to learn from a wide range of resources
Activities You will interact with colleagues via learning activities
Typical activities What potential threats and solutions have been in the media recently? Post your answers to the Bulletin Board for discussion this week In this activity you will need to spend time shadowing the Infection Control Nurse (ICN)….
You will communicate online Via a Bulletin Board
You will brainstorm online In real time in a recorded Chat room
Timetable You will carry out learning activities to a recommended timetable You can expect to commit 60h over 12 weeks
Assessment Time allowed: 30 min Points Quizzes Presentations Reports
Certification 30 credits at Master’s level 100 CPD credits IBMS scheme
What students have said “I would recommend this course …” “Having to learn new Web stuff is good” “…a benefit to have the tutors working in the field..” “Hard work but worth it” “I feel I can ask questions directly - I wouldn’t feel able in a class”
What tutors have said “I like the challenge of working in the written medium. I like the directness” “I feel I’ve really got to know the students. I shall feel sad when the course is finished” “I like getting the trust”
Next steps Go to www.gre.ac.uk/biomed for more information and an Application Form or contact Cathy on 020-8331-9978