Purpose of the Course
The purpose of this course is to provide infection control doctors and other staff with a systematic training in the sciences relevant to infection control which will enable them to provide, and take responsibility for, a broad-based infection control service. The successful completion of this course will lead to the award of a Diploma in Hospital Infection Control (DipHIC) which will be a recognized qualification reflecting a level of expertise.
The Course
The Diploma course was established by the Hospital Infection Society (HIS), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Laboratory of HealthCare Associated Infection (LHCAI) in October 1997. The aim of this course is to provide infection control staff with systematic training in the sciences relevant to hospital infection control which will allow them to provide, and to take responsibility for, a broad-based infection control service. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, health care economics, statistics, surveillance methods and patient management. The course is multi-disciplinary and open to UK and overseas students, both medical and non-medical.
The cost of the course is £125.00.
For further information contact margit.wimmer@lshtm.ac.uk
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for medical practitioners in the UK would be Part I of the Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists (MRCPath), or membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) plus relevant experience. Medical applicants from abroad should provide evidence to the Advisory Board of their qualification and they will be advised accordingly. Scientists and nurses would be required to have a good relevant first degree and to submit their portfolio on infection control experience for assessment. Applicants who lack basic background knowledge will be advised how best to seek additional training before formally seeking admission to the DipHIC.
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