
Certificate in Healthcare-associated Infections
- CME credit points: 1
- Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
- Addresses the prevalence, types, impact, and modes of transmission of HAI.
- Risk management and the stages are discussed.
- Prevention of healthcare-associated infections through standard precautions.
- Importance of disinfection and sterilization in a healthcare setting.
- Comprehensive coverage of management protocols for HAI.
Certificate in Healthcare-associated Infections
Key Features
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CME credit points: 1
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Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
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Addresses the prevalence, types, impact, and modes of transmission of HAI.
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Risk management and the stages are discussed.
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Prevention of healthcare-associated infections through standard precautions.
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Importance of disinfection and sterilization in a healthcare setting.
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Comprehensive coverage of management protocols for HAI.
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
The Certificate in Healthcare-associated Infections course is designed to provide knowledge about the impact of hospital-acquired infections and the roles of various stakeholders involved in infection prevention and control. The topics included in this course talk about how and why infections occur in hospitals and ways to avoid such infections in the first place. Disinfection methods in the hospital environment and biomedical and hazardous waste management have been covered in detail. Fundamentals on personnel protection and prevention of hospital-acquired infections are integrated into the course.
In this course, you will learn:
- Types of hospital-acquired infections, their prevalence, sources and modes of transmission, and their impact on the community
- Precautions, prevention, and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAI)
- Effective methods of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
- Protection of healthcare workers from HAI and specific management protocols for different types of HAI
The “Certificate in Healthcare-associated Infections” is upgraded to cover latest guidelines and recommendations of WHO & CDC on infection prevention and control.
We at Medvarsity help every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to serve better the communities they practice.
This course is accredited by Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Eligibility: General physicians from all streams, Specialists, and Interns
Course Validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI)
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- Risk management in infection control
- Infection control precautions in patient care
- Transmission-based precautions
Module 3: Protection of Healthcare Workers from Healthcare-associated Infections
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- Occupation exposure to blood-borne pathogens in healthcare
Module 4: Management of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI)
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- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
- Specific management protocols
Course Outline
- Risk management in infection control
- Infection control precautions in patient care
- Transmission-based precautions
- Occupation exposure to blood-borne pathogens in healthcare
- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
- Specific management protocols
Director

Dr. Ratna Rao
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.
FAQs
- General physicians from all streams, Specialists, and Interns
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.
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 3 months.
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.
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.
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 a Certificate in Healthcare-associated Infections 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.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Course Duration
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Director

Dr. Ratna Rao
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.