Module #1 Introduction to Infectious Disease Management Overview of the importance of infectious disease management, epidemiology, and global health implications
Module #2 Principles of Microbiology Fundamentals of microbiology, including microbial growth, transmission, and pathogenesis
Module #3 Infection Control Principles Standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and environmental cleaning and disinfection
Module #4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Types, proper use, and limitations of PPE in preventing healthcare-associated infections
Module #5 Hand Hygiene Importance, techniques, and monitoring of hand hygiene in healthcare settings
Module #6 Surveillance and Reporting Importance of surveillance, reporting, and notification of infectious diseases
Module #7 Outbreak Investigation and Response Principles and procedures for investigating and responding to outbreaks
Module #8 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Overview of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccination strategies, and herd immunity
Module #9 Respiratory Infections Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of respiratory infections, including influenza and tuberculosis
Module #10 Gastrointestinal Infections Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of gastrointestinal infections, including foodborne illnesses
Module #11 Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) Prevention and management of CLABSIs, including best practices for central line insertion and maintenance
Module #12 Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) Prevention and management of CAUTIs, including best practices for urinary catheter insertion and maintenance
Module #13 Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Prevention and management of SSIs, including preoperative preparation, intraoperative practices, and postoperative care
Module #14 Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles and strategies for optimizing antimicrobial use, including antibiotic resistance and side effects
Module #15 Infections in Special Populations Infection prevention and management in special populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and immunocompromised patients
Module #16 Infection Control in Ambulatory Care Settings Infection prevention and management in outpatient settings, including clinics and physician offices
Module #17 Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities Infection prevention and management in long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities
Module #18 Infection Control in Home Healthcare Infection prevention and management in home healthcare settings
Module #19 Emerging Infectious Diseases Overview of emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika
Module #20 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Principles and strategies for preparing for and responding to pandemics
Module #21 Infection Control and the Environment Importance of environmental cleaning and disinfection in infection control, including laundry and waste management
Module #22 Sterilization and Disinfection Principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection, including autoclaving and chemical disinfection
Module #23 Infection Control in Construction and Renovation Infection prevention and management during construction and renovation projects in healthcare facilities
Module #24 Leadership and Management in Infection Prevention Role of leaders and managers in promoting infection prevention and management in healthcare facilities
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Infectious Disease Management career
