MQF/EQF Level 4 Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases

• Aged 16+ upon entry of course
• Communicate using oral and written English
• Minimum school leaving certificate
• Clean Police Conduct
• Copy of ID card or Passport

Total Tuition Fees: Euro 100

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Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme:

The learner will be able to

1. Collaborate with colleagues to demonstrate teamwork skills reflective of the inter-professional working relationships found within healthcare and community care settings.
2. Deal with and control an outbreak of infections and disease within community care and healthcare settings.

There is only one module in this course which is intended to familiarise the participants with the sources of microorganisms and how infectious bacteria transfers between hosts.

Learning Hours :

• Contact hours: 15
• Supervised placement hours: 4
• Self-study hours: 42
• Assessment hours: 14

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• Staff mentors
• Care supervisor
• Care coordinator
• Nursing assistants
• Non-care administrative roles
• Support worker
• Nursing home assistant
• Senior care worker
• Team leader
• Independent living advisor
• Aged care worker
• Nurse practitioner

Age Group: 16+

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This Course will be assessed through the submission of:

• Written Assignment (50%)
• Case Study (50%)

This course is accredited and licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is responsible for fostering the development and achievement of excellence in Further and Higher education in Malta through effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, research, and recognition of programmes of study, established under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF)

Upcoming intake dates for this course are currently being scheduled. Register your interest and we’ll send you the full programme information and priority notice as soon as the next intake opens.