Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing (Infection Control)

Gain the knowledge and skills to implement effective infection control procedures.

Course summary
Townsville; External
Coursework degree
Midyear start - Yes
1 year full time
Part time available

What is infection control?

Strict control procedures are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within hospitals and a range of other health care settings.

Who is this course for?

Accredited training of infection control staff is a recommended strategy to decrease the incidence of health care related infections. This course is particularly relevant to nurses working in rural and remote areas.

How you will study

This course is delivered externally. It is available part time (domestic students only) or full time.

Why JCU?

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition teaches this course. The School offers personal attention and ongoing support for you to achieve your goals. We have:

  • Academic and professional staff across our four major campuses

  • specialised biophysical science laboratories

  • simulated hospital wards

  • the largest discipline in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences.


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