About the course

Date: 10 - 14 June 2013

Participants must have one of these qualifications

infection control speciality
epidemiology
engineering working in health services
architecture working in health services
laboratory technicians, microbiologists
technical staff maintaining Infection Control equipment
head nurses, doctors, professionals in charge of Infection Control at health facility level
Infection Control consultants and hospital directors

Reaction: routine assessment of each session
Problem solving of case studies discussed and interaction in class.
Small groups will be requested to report back to the whole group on what they assessed during facility visits

The purpose of the course is to improve TB infection control knowledge and practical skills on how to:

assess
plan
organize and implement
monitor and evaluate implementation of TB infection control at facility levels, within the framework of the Stop TB Strategy.

This training also aims at strengthening cooperation among different sectors involved in TB control.

By the end of the course, participants will understand:

the recommended set of measures for TB infection control as outlined in the 2009 WHO infection control policy
their roles and responsibilities as implementers of infection control
how to perform some technical measurements for routine maintenance and risk assessment
how to prioritize interventions for health care facilities
how to set targets for TB Infection control
current WHO policy on TB Infection Control in health care facilities

To qualify for the certificate of attendance for this short course, participants should fully attend the workshop.

To be accredited, according to the HPCSA CPD Guidelines for Health Professionals.

All participants are required to pay a R7 000.00 (VAT excl.) fee to secure their space. Please note that all bank charges is for your own account.