Overview:
The infection control program aims to equip Registered Nurses with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to practice effectively in the prevention and control of infection.
(N/0913/2/0019) : MQA/PA 16894 (07/29)
Program Outcomes:
This program aims to prepare nurses who are able to:
- Integrate knowledge, practical and cognitive skills in infection control context toward excellent health care services.
- Demonstrate high team spirit and effective communication skills to perform better in infection control practices.
- Utilize digital and numeracy skills with high sense of leadership, responsibilities and accountability for the health care industry.
- Practice professional and ethical integrity with lifelong learning attitude for continual and professional development.
Program Structure:
This program consists of theoretical input and clinical practice in Infection Control.
Programme Outline:
- Microbiology in Infection Control
- Communication, Counselling and Ethic in Infection Control
- Fundamental of Infection Control
- Management of Infection Control
- Clinical Practice
Duration:
- Six (6) months full time program
Language Used for Delivery:
- English
Programme Delivery:
- Lectures
- Demonstration
- Tutorial
- Problem-based Learning
- Clinical in Skill Lab
- Clinical Experience
Entry requirements:
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
- Registered with Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) or its equivalent
- Possess Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Minimum Two (2) Years Clinical Working Experience
- Possess at Least Three (3) Months Experience in the Related Speciality
Certification:
- Post Basic in Infection Control
Approval Body for the Commencement of the Programme:
- Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
- Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
- Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB)