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  • CERTIFICATION IN HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL

    Duration: 6 Months
    Course Fee: ?14999
    Mode of Learning: Online / Hybrid
    Offered By: Skillversity

    COURSE OVERVIEW

    The Certification in Hospital Infection Control is a comprehensive professional program designed to equip healthcare personnel with the knowledge and skills required to prevent, monitor, and control infections within healthcare settings. The course focuses on infection prevention practices, surveillance systems, sterilization and disinfection methods, biomedical waste management, and patient and staff safety. It is aligned with national and international infection control guidelines and emphasizes practical application in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

    COURSE OBJECTIVES

    The objectives of this course are to:

    Develop a strong understanding of hospital-acquired infections and their prevention
    Train learners in standard precautions and infection control practices
    Enhance knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection control
    Build competency in sterilization, disinfection, and waste management
    Introduce infection surveillance, reporting, and audit systems
    Prepare learners to implement infection control policies in healthcare settings

    DETAILED COURSE SYLLABUS

    MONTH 1: INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL

    Principles and importance of infection control
    Chain of infection and modes of transmission
    Overview of hospital-acquired infections
    Role of infection control team and committee
    National and international infection control guidelines

    MONTH 2: MICROBIOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY

    Basics of microbiology
    Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
    Antimicrobial resistance
    Epidemiology of infectious diseases
    Common pathogens in hospital settings

    MONTH 3: STANDARD PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY PRACTICES

    Hand hygiene practices
    Personal protective equipment usage
    Safe injection and sharps management
    Environmental cleaning and disinfection
    Patient and healthcare worker safety

    MONTH 4: STERILIZATION, DISINFECTION, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

    Principles of sterilization and disinfection
    Methods of sterilization and monitoring
    Disinfection of medical equipment
    Biomedical waste management rules and practices
    Laundry and linen management

    MONTH 5: INFECTION SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL PROGRAMS

    Infection surveillance systems
    Monitoring and reporting hospital-acquired infections
    Outbreak investigation and management
    Audit and quality improvement processes
    Role of infection control nurse and officer

    MONTH 6: ADVANCED PRACTICES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION

    Infection control in special areas such as ICU, OT, NICU, and dialysis units
    Antibiotic stewardship programs
    Occupational health and exposure management
    Policy development and documentation
    Final project, assessment, and case studies

    BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

    Enhances knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
    Improves patient safety and quality of healthcare services
    Develops skills applicable across hospitals and healthcare facilities
    Supports career growth in infection control and quality departments
    Strengthens compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
    Provides practical and industry-relevant learning

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    Doctors
    Nurses
    Infection control nurses
    Hospital administrators
    Quality managers
    Paramedical staff
    Healthcare professionals involved in patient care and safety