About the Module

The module in developed to build understanding the connection of antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control.

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of module students will

• LO1: Be able to describe the IPC and HAI
• LO2: Be able to understand the chain of infections
• LO3: Recall the six steps of hand hygiene
• LO4: Explain the decontamination and sterilization\
• LO5: Review IPC and AMR through example

Module Contents

• Infection prevention and control
• Health care associated infection (HAI)
• Common Microorganism in HAI
• Factors affecting HAI
• Chain of transmission of infection
• Hand Hygiene
• Decontamination and sterilization
• Importance Of Surveillance for AMR and IPC
• Role of IPC and AMS
• Example: C.auris