Infection Prevention and Control
Course
Exclusive quality-assured course.
13 weeks
This programme is delivered over 13 weeks
Available to everyone
Applicable for any nurse looking to learn
The prevention of infection is central to health and wellbeing, and to the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The rapid rise in resistance needs healthcare professionals to adjust their clinical practice. To reflect the evolving evidence and models of service provision. This programme will prepare participants for challenges directly impacting on the prevention and management of infection.
Who is this Programme for?
The RCN Infection Prevention and Control Programme (IPC) will suit those whose roles contain a focus on the prevention of infection working in the NHS, independent sector and social care organisations.
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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