Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies
Degie Gelaw
American Sentinel University
Infection Prevention and Control Competencies
As one of the fastest growing specializations in nursing, infection prevention and control (IPC) has become a key part of the healthcare system. This writer aspires to pursue an advance practice degree in IPC at American Sentinel University (ASU) and become a certified IPC practitioner. According to Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CIBC) (2015), the competencies required for certification in IPC are: sufficient experience (two years recommended) in the identification, epidemiological investigation, and preventing and controlling the transmission of infections. Further, students …show more content…
The courses are: Infection prevention and control (N570PE) which primarily leads the student to understand the concept of IPC, process of disease identification, and treatment modalities. Identification of infectious disease process (BIO501), this course will be critical in laying out the foundation of the disease analysis process through comprehensive physical assessment and scientific knowledge. Principles of epidemiology (EPI500) will continue to guide the student in understanding the core principles of epidemiology of human diseases and emerging infections. Design of a surveillance system (N571PE), this course will expose the student in developing surveillance plans and investigations to establish successful IPC programs. Studies indicate, infection surveillance provides important information in designing, planning, and implementing successful IPC programs as well as evaluate the effectiveness of interventions (Mitchell & Gardner, 2014). Collection and Interpretation of surveillance data (N572PE) this course would allow the student to use statistical data interpretation to ensure care delivery is evidence and research based. Additionally, it would allow the student to create policies and procedures to guide best practices. The final course in the program is the …show more content…
As an APN, practical application of knowledge, is a crucial element of practice. Hence, the benefit of the PE hours spent shadowing with an expert, conducting interviews, and practice simulations are abundant. With the PE requirements, this writer will be able to identify the most commonly seen infections in health care settings, perform comprehensive physical assessment, and conduct epidemiological investigation and surveillance. Further, the PEs outlined in the program will be key to enrich the knowledge learned in the core and speciality courses, design, and implement successful IPC programs consequently, improving the competencies required for
Degie Gelaw
American Sentinel University
Infection Prevention and Control Competencies
As one of the fastest growing specializations in nursing, infection prevention and control (IPC) has become a key part of the healthcare system. This writer aspires to pursue an advance practice degree in IPC at American Sentinel University (ASU) and become a certified IPC practitioner. According to Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CIBC) (2015), the competencies required for certification in IPC are: sufficient experience (two years recommended) in the identification, epidemiological investigation, and preventing and controlling the transmission of infections. Further, students …show more content…
The courses are: Infection prevention and control (N570PE) which primarily leads the student to understand the concept of IPC, process of disease identification, and treatment modalities. Identification of infectious disease process (BIO501), this course will be critical in laying out the foundation of the disease analysis process through comprehensive physical assessment and scientific knowledge. Principles of epidemiology (EPI500) will continue to guide the student in understanding the core principles of epidemiology of human diseases and emerging infections. Design of a surveillance system (N571PE), this course will expose the student in developing surveillance plans and investigations to establish successful IPC programs. Studies indicate, infection surveillance provides important information in designing, planning, and implementing successful IPC programs as well as evaluate the effectiveness of interventions (Mitchell & Gardner, 2014). Collection and Interpretation of surveillance data (N572PE) this course would allow the student to use statistical data interpretation to ensure care delivery is evidence and research based. Additionally, it would allow the student to create policies and procedures to guide best practices. The final course in the program is the …show more content…
As an APN, practical application of knowledge, is a crucial element of practice. Hence, the benefit of the PE hours spent shadowing with an expert, conducting interviews, and practice simulations are abundant. With the PE requirements, this writer will be able to identify the most commonly seen infections in health care settings, perform comprehensive physical assessment, and conduct epidemiological investigation and surveillance. Further, the PEs outlined in the program will be key to enrich the knowledge learned in the core and speciality courses, design, and implement successful IPC programs consequently, improving the competencies required for