Foundation for Professional Development
Infection Prevention Control in Healthcare Facilities
Short course
Course type
27 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
27 CPD points
27 clinical
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course overview
Ensure a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff with our 27-hour course on Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities. Developed to improve health outcomes and prevent morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs, this course targets healthcare workers in both healthcare facilities and community settings.
The training provides a strategic framework to prevent, reduce, and control infections, including hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance. Through five comprehensive modules, you will learn essential practices to enhance patient safety and health outcomes. Each module includes a short quiz to reinforce learning and practical application of the concepts.
Accredited for 27 CPD points with the HPCSA, this course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement effective infection control measures. Enroll now to advance your expertise, improve patient care, and contribute to a safer healthcare environment.
Who is this course for?
Healthcare workers working in healthcare facilities and in the community.
Required qualification
None
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
Learn at your own pace, when it suits you.
Curriculum crafted by industry experts.
Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the
Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
Curriculum crafted by industry experts.
Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the
Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course Lessons
Course Developer
Annali Botha is an accomplished professional nurse with a distinguished academic and clinical background. She earned her Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Pretoria.
Her journey in healthcare began as a critical care nurse at the Steve Biko Hospital (formerly H. F. Verwoerd), where she spearheaded the establishment of a cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Annali devoted over three decades to teaching and research roles at both Unisa and the University of Pretoria. Initially focusing on Critical Care Nursing, her expertise expanded to encompass Community Health and Public Health. As a mentor and advisor,
Annali guided numerous Masters and Doctoral students through their research projects. Her impactful contributions to academia culminated in her retirement as a professor in the Department of Health Studies at Unisa in 2019.
Annali guided numerous Masters and Doctoral students through their research projects. Her impactful contributions to academia culminated in her retirement as a professor in the Department of Health Studies at Unisa in 2019.
Even in retirement, Annali remains deeply engaged in advancing healthcare education, research and clinical practice. She continues to lend her expertise to designing innovative learning programs, conducting cutting-edge research and fulfilling clinical duties, underscoring her enduring commitment to the betterment of healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
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