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In this unit, students will build on their understanding of health protection from year 1 to develop an understanding and appreciation for the field of Infection prevention and Control.

In this unit you will learn about the impact of healthcare associated infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of disease. 

The unit aims to: develop the students' ability to analyse complex and unfamiliar problems in health protection,  building on Introduction to Health Protection. Students will be introduced to the field of Infection Prevention and Control, and assess the impact of Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and the infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of disease in these settings. 

On-campus students only:

Academic engagement includes lectures, seminars, workshops and other face to face activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes for this course unit, we have created a range of activities. Your course unit leads and teaching team will support you including access to the Student Development Programme including peer-support (PASS) and the Programme Director Seminar Series. We will consult with students to identify any additional needs and further academic engagement activities will be provided. Assessments, preparation for assessments, reading time and independent study are also included within your timetabled activities.
 

Students will be able to:
A1 Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding on the basic principles of infection

A2 Explain the core principles of Infection Prevention and Control. 

A3 Identify the burden of healthcare associated infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) globally. 

A4 Demonstrate a critical appreciation of policies and guidance in relation to Infection Prevention and Control in global settings. 
 

B1 Identify and evaluate the evidence required for health protection policy and practice

C1 Find existing sources of evidence sources of evidence relevant to clinical and non-clinical health questions

C2 Undertake assessments to evaluate communicable disease prevention and control measures

D1 Reflect on health protection principles and applications 

D2 Develop communication skills to implement health protection interventions  

Assessment task: 10 minutes video presentation with supporting infographic

Written feedback will be provided for the presentation.

Students will also have the opportunity to receive written feedback via formative consolidation exercises on discussion boards.  â€¯ 

Hawker, Jeremy. Communicable Disease Control Handbook. 2nd ed. Malden, Mass: Blackwell Pub., 2005. Web.

Male, David, Stokes Peebles, and Victoria Male. Immunology. 9th edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier, 2021. Print.