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Infection Prevention and Control

Course
Exclusive quality-assured course.
£1,200 plus VAT
£1,200 + VAT per participant
13 weeks
This programme is delivered over 13 weeks
Applicable for any nurse looking to learn
35 CPD hours
CPD hours awarded upon completion of this course
Who is this Programme for?
The RCN Infection Prevention and Control Programme (IPC) will suit those whose roles contain a focus on the prevention of infection working in the NHS, independent sector and social care organisations.
Mode of delivery
This programme is delivered online over a 13-week period.
The synchronous teaching sessions are delivered on six half days and there are two consecutive sessions each month.
The programme includes three hours of one-to-one coaching.
The coaching supports learning, and preparation for the assessment. Study skills and assessment guidance are also available from the module tutors. Our RCN library staff also offer a range of support and resources to help.
You will need to commit a minimum of 35 hours study. This includes the online teaching sessions, independent study and three hours of one-to-one coaching.
Programme cost
£1,200
plus VAT£1,200 + VAT per participant
Find out more
If there’s any further information or questions you have, contact us on the information below
Leadership Development, Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, Room 207, London, W1G 0RN
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