Infection prevention and control

Intended Learning Outcomes


Infection prevention and control
Understanding the scale of nosocomial infection and antimicrobial resistance Recognition of nosocomial colonisation and infection Infection control management Prevention of nosocomial infection and antimicrobial resistance


Infection prevention and control
2.5 Obtains appropriate microbiological samples and interprets results 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions. Including the following Disorders: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Renal & Genito-Urinary, Gastrointenstinal, Haematological & Oncological, Infections, Metabolic, Endocrine 3.9 Recognises and manages the septic patient 4.2 Manages antimicrobial drug therapy