This unit of study provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of infection prevention and control within the healthcare setting. Students examine issues related to legislation, quality, prevention, transmission and management of infections. Students will explore some of the specific challenges encountered when planning strategies to minimise potential transmission between persons receiving care, staff and all personnel involved in the health care system. The unit of study also examines infection prevention and control principles at both local and organisational levels, focusing on achieving positive quality health outcomes.
This unit of study meets Australian Government Department of Health education requirements for Infection Prevention and Control Leads, namely it:
- has a focus on infection prevention and control
- is delivered at AQF Level 8
- is delivered by a recognised education or training provider; and
- has assessments that facilitate successful completion of the course.
| Infection Prevention and Control in Clinical Practice | |
| Unit of study code | 364 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Nursing Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, JULY |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | Nil |
| Co-ordinated by | Sharron Smyth-Demmon MACN e: sharron.smyth-demmon@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Foundational infection prevention and control | a) appraise the role of the nurse in preventing and controlling infection within the context of their practice | Assessment 1: Online forum | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Microbiology, immunity, and infection | b) analyse the standards, policies and evidence that inform infection prevention and control initiatives in Australian healthcare | Assessment 2: Online discussions | 10% | 4, 9 |
| Theme 3: Epidemiology and surveillance | c) evaluate strategies employed to identify and control institutional and community-based infection outbreaks | Assessment 3: Essay | 35% | 5 |
| Theme 4: IPC and environmental considerations | d) investigate environmental considerations related to infection prevention and control in the context of their practice | Assessment 4: Poster and abstract | 20% | 7 |
| Theme 5: IPC and professional considerations | e) justify appropriate strategies for the prevention and control of infection | Assessment 5: Essay and concept map | 35% | 10 |
Infection Prevention and Control in Clinical Practice (364) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
