Career Focus: How to Become an Infection Preventionist
PUB HLT 702
The goal of this course is to educate on the role of the Infection Preventionist and the value the role provides in mitigating infection risks in any setting.
Summer
What you can learn.
- Describe the role of the Infection Preventionist in the acute care setting
- Discuss the expansion of Infection Prevention into various industries
- Understand the educational requirements necessary for transitioning into Infection Prevention
- Identify key resources needed and options available to transition into an Infection Prevention career
About this course:
Until the COVID-19 pandemic, the public was not aware of the unique role of the Infection Preventionist. Although Infection Preventionists were primarily visible in the health care setting, the field is expanding into other non-clinical industries as infection prevention becomes more relevant. The goal of this course is to educate on the role of the Infection Preventionist and the value the role provides in mitigating infection risks in any setting.Contact Us
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