Course overview
Explores the science of microbial infection and how it leads to disease transmission. Students will apply this learning to the individual, to patient safety in a health care setting and the broader community.
- Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic and High Consequence Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology of common infections
- Pharmacotherapeutic Management
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Contact Tracing and Outbreak Management
- Surveillance Systems
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and contrast the structure, characteristics and function of microorganisms, their habitats and growth requirements in relation to health care settings
- Analyse the factors involved in pathogenicity and virulence of microorganisms and how this relates to the infective process
- Critiques surveillance systems for healthcare associated infection and its application in a variety of healthcare settings
- Compare and assess local, national and international approaches to management of pandemics
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