1. New course for 2006 Management of Healthcare Associated Infection

2. Modern matrons Biomedical scientists Infection control link nurses Professionals allied to medicine Health service managers Registered nurses Doctors Paramedics Become a champion in infection control reduction

3. Go up the skills escalator Online course over 12 weeks 30 credits at Master’s level

4. Anxious about the Internet? Use Internet search engines Make your own website Use Chat Rooms and discussion groups to share your knowledge Become trained to

5. Learn about the spread and prevention of infection Obtain information on hand hygiene Gain the skills to influence change Understand the difference between disinfection and sterilisation

6. Learn where to get relevant information at a global level Perform relevant risk assessments Up-to-date practical learning Learn how best to work with the infection control team

7. Features of a BioMed course

8. Internet access Internet access is password protected

9. Online Support You will be supported online with a tutor

10. Learning Resources You will be guided to learn from a wide range of resources

11. Activities You will interact with colleagues via learning activities

12. Typical activities What potential threats and solutions have been in the media recently? In this activity you will need to spend time shadowing the Infection Control Nurse (ICN)…. Post your answers to the Bulletin Board for discussion this week

13. You will communicate online Via a Bulletin Board

14. You will brainstorm online In real time in a recorded Chat room In real time in a recorded Chat room

15. …and there’s also Mail

16. Timetable You will carry out learning activities to a recommended timetable You can expect to commit 60h over 12 weeks

17. The course is regularly updated

18. Assessment Time allowed: 30 min Points Quizzes Presentations Reports

19. Certification 30 credits at Master’s level 100 CPD credits IBMS scheme

20. “I would recommend this course …” “Having to learn new Web stuff is good” “…a benefit to have the tutors working in the field..” What students have said “Hard work but worth it” “I feel I can ask questions directly - I wouldn’t feel able in a class”

21. “I like the challenge of working in the written medium. I like the directness” “I feel I’ve really got to know the students. I shall feel sad when the course is finished” “I like getting the trust” What tutors have said

22. Next steps Go to www.gre.ac.uk/biomed for more information and an Application Form or contact Cathy on 020-8331-9978www.gre.ac.uk/biomed