Infection Prevention & Control Leadership

University of Limerick - UL

Course code
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
2 years full-time*, blended. *This masters programme has been developed for working practitioners and is delivered on a part-time timetable.
Attendance
Blended
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Limerick
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The MSc in Infection Prevention and Control Leadership is designed to prepare healthcare professionals for a leadership and management roles in infection prevention and control practice in health and social care settings. Infection prevention and control is a key strategy in dealing with public health threats of national and international concern and the emergence of novel infections such as coronavirus infections places a sharp focus on the importance of further education among healthcare professionals in infection prevention and control practice. The MSc programme, responsive to the need for further education, offers inter-professional education, learning opportunities and collaboration and incorporates an interdisciplinary delivery approach.