Location

Productivity and Quality Institute - Alexandria

Objectives

• This course focused on providing candidates with sufficient knowledge, skills and attitudes, essential for constructing , leading and managing a comprehensive sustainable infection Prevention and Control program in different healthcare organizations and settings. The course covers all relevant topics related to the cycle of infection as well as surveillance for health care associated infections

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course , candidates will be able to 1. Identify appropriately the cycle of infection 2. Define Health care associated infections and its importance 3. Design a comprehensive infection control program 4. Identify surveillance of HAIs5. Apply steps for investigating an outbreak of HAIs in health care setting

Course Contents

The course will cover the following topics;• Basic concepts of Infection Control , misbelieves and misconceptions• Definition and epidemiology of HAIs• Infection Control program components and management • Surveillance • Outbreak investigation