This is an online course which runs over 8 weeks. Each week, you will access a different learning unit focused on promoting best practice and behaviours in infection prevention. Each unit requires approximately one hour of your time per week.
There are two discussion forums to join over the 8-week period and successful completion of the course provides you with evidence of 10 hours CPD. This is a free course. There is an option to purchase a Certificate of Completion at the end of the MOOC if you wish.
The learning unit topics are:
1. Principles of infection prevention (Global and local significance of infection, HCAI and antimicrobial resistance. Impact of infection on people/patients/society)
2. Getting evidence into practice (Evidence-based practice, sources of evidence, quality of care people expect to receive)
3. Knowing if you are making a difference (Standards and guidelines, audit, surveillance and feedback. Discussion Board)
4. Behaviour change (Behaviour change, how we learn behaviours, theories and related examples to infection prevention)
5. Behaviour change in practice (Behaviour change in practice. Influences on behaviour)
6. Understanding the work setting (Person-centred care, workplace culture and managing challenges)
7. Leading the way (Leadership approaches and principles with relevance to infection prevention). Discussion Board.
8. The champion role and quality improvement (What is a champion and championing in infection prevention, quality improvement tools and techniques, practical applicability). Bringing it all together and next steps on your learning journey.
