Advanced Practice (Infection Control)

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MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

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Part Time

| Admissions status: Open
PURPOSE
This pathway is for practitioners who are already or aim to be working in areas of advanced infection control. There are two main aims of the pathway: firstly, to consolidate and improve the practitioners understanding of advanced concepts in infection control and secondly, to provide practitioners with skills to help them further develop their careers.

DESCRIPTION

This pathway is designed for practitioners who wish to advance their clinical practice, develop their professional career and enhance their knowledge of research and evidence-based healthcare in the field of infection prevention and control.

 

The programme builds on existing skills and experience to enable the student to lead and support the development and subsequent delivery of evidence-based infection prevention practice. The pathway is particularly suitable for those either working or intending to work in an infection prevention team either in an acute or community setting.

 

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KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Carol Pellowe
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Typically students take one year to complete a certificate, two years for a diploma and three years for an MSc. Maximum of six years PT.
Location
Waterloo and Guy's campuses.
Student destinations
Students completing this programme would be expected to work in specialised and autonomous roles in clinical practice, research and governmental departments involved in policy development. In addition the MSc is an excellent primer for higher research-based studies leading to a doctoral award.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
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Waterloo Campus