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Advanced Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control

4.5/5
  • Comprehensive coverage of nosocomial infections and advanced epidemiological aspects
  • Get enabled to head the infection prevention department in your hospital
  • Implement the best practices of IPC in your settings
$383*
AED 1,418
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Advanced Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
4.5/5
Key Features
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    Comprehensive coverage of nosocomial infections and advanced epidemiological aspects
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    Get enabled to head the infection prevention department in your hospital
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    Implement the best practices of IPC in your settings
  •  Course Duration
    1 month
  •  Next Batch Date
    2nd Oct 2023
$383*
AED 1,418

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Course Description

The Advanced Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control is an advanced program aimed at health professionals interested in infection prevention or considering a career in the field of infection prevention and control. In this course, you will understand the basic fundamentals of epidemiological investigation of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, methods of preventing HAIs, and the best practices in IPC. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply the concepts to the implementation of IPC, enforce surveillance,  investigate the outbreaks in hospitals and adopt control measures.

The “Advanced Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control” is upgraded to cover astute guidelines and components of infection prevention and control put forth by international agencies like WHO and CDC in a simplified and lucid manner.

This course helps in understanding the basic concepts of healthcare-associated infections enabling the practitioners to serve the communities better. It also covers astute guidelines on infection prevention and control put forth by WHO and CDC. 

We at Medvarsity, help every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve better the communities they practice. So join us and let us impact healthcare through education.

Eligibility: General Physicians from all streams

Course Validity: 2 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.

$383*
AED 1,418

* Price is Inclusive of Certificate & Advanced Courses.

*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.

Course Outline
1. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)
2. Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
3. Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Stewardship and Antibiogram
4. Infection Prevention and Control
5. HAI and Surveillance
6. IPC in Specialized Units/Situations
7. Best Practices in IPC
Course Outline
1. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)
2. Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
3. Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Stewardship and Antibiogram
4. Infection Prevention and Control
5. HAI and Surveillance
6. IPC in Specialized Units/Situations
7. Best Practices in IPC
Accreditation By:
  • British Accreditation Council

Directors

Dr. Ratna Rao
Dr. Ratna Rao
4.8

MBBS, MD (Microbiology), JIPMER, CIC,
Consultant Microbiologist, Director of Lab Medicine Convenor, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, In-charge, Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Certified by the Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) and Queens University, Canada in Infection Control (CIC), Dr.Ratna Rao has nearly three decades of professional experience in infection prevention and quality improvement and has lead a highly motivated infection control team over a span of two decades.

Dr. Murali Chakravarthy
Dr. Murali Chakravarthy
4.7

Head – Academics and Research, Fortis Healthcare Limited, Bangalore

An experience of over 34 years. More than 3 decades ago, he established the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain relief at the Fortis Hospitals. He is an authority on various aspects of Hospital Associated Infections.

* Price is Inclusive of Certificate & Advanced Courses.

FAQs
1. Course eligibility
  • General Physicians from all streams
2. Course enrollment

How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?

  • You can enroll in the course by clicking on the ‘Buy Now’ option available on the course page that you want to opt for.

I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?

  • To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.

Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?

  • Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
3. Course delivery

How to access the course material online?

  • To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.

Can I download the videos to study offline?

  • Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.

Are there any onsite or offline classes?

  • The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.

Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?

  • Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace.  However, you should complete it during the course duration time.

Are the courses available in other languages?

  • All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.

What is the course duration?

  • The course duration consists of 1 month.

How can I get my course duration extended?

  • To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
4. Assessments

How are the course assessments made and in what form?

  • The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.

What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?

  • You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]

Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?

  • Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.

What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?

  • If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
5. Certificate

What certification will I get at the end of the course?

  • After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive an Advanced Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.

When will I get my certificate?

  • Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.

What is the validity period of the certificate?

  • December 31st

Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?

  • The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.

What happens if I lose my certificate?

  • Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
6. Feedback

What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?

Reviewers

01
Dr. Onishchenko Tatyana
4.5

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, educated at the Dnipro State Medical University, Russia.

Senior Doctor for infectious diseases in Zaporizhia Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital, Zaporizhia Regional Center for AIDS.

02
Dr. Dipti R Dhanwate
4.8

Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control, H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre

M.D. (Microbiology), D.H.A, D.C.R. LSSGB.BBSS

Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023

Learning Path

You will get individual certificates for each course.

Course Duration

1 month

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Directors

Dr. Ratna Rao
Dr. Ratna Rao
4.8

MBBS, MD (Microbiology), JIPMER, CIC,
Consultant Microbiologist, Director of Lab Medicine Convenor, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, In-charge, Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Certified by the Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) and Queens University, Canada in Infection Control (CIC), Dr.Ratna Rao has nearly three decades of professional experience in infection prevention and quality improvement and has lead a highly motivated infection control team over a span of two decades.

Dr. Murali Chakravarthy
Dr. Murali Chakravarthy
4.7

Head – Academics and Research, Fortis Healthcare Limited, Bangalore

An experience of over 34 years. More than 3 decades ago, he established the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain relief at the Fortis Hospitals. He is an authority on various aspects of Hospital Associated Infections.

Reviewers

01
Dr. Onishchenko Tatyana
4.5

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, educated at the Dnipro State Medical University, Russia.

Senior Doctor for infectious diseases in Zaporizhia Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital, Zaporizhia Regional Center for AIDS.

02
Dr. Dipti R Dhanwate
4.8

Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control, H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre

M.D. (Microbiology), D.H.A, D.C.R. LSSGB.BBSS

Accreditation By:

  • British Accreditation Council

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