| Code | EH6109 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Qualifications | CPD Module |
| Fees | EU fees are €900.00 See Fees and costs for full details. See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Closed for applications |
| Non-EU Closing Date | Closed for applications |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | On-line |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | Semester I 23rd October 2023 |
Outline
Theory and application of relevant epidemiological methods; techniques for surveillance of rates of infection; policies and procedures in health protection in Ireland and the UK; application of risk assessment procedures; methods for undertaking analysis of causes of infectious diseases; risk perception and emergency planning in Ireland and abroad.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically discuss epidemiological methods used in understanding and managing health protection issues.
- Describe, compare and contrast methods of surveillance of infection.
- Evaluate extant policies and procedures aimed at reducing risk of infection in hospitals and communities
- Undertake risk assessment as a basis clinical decision making.
- Undertake root-cause analysis of infectious diseases.
- Describe and discuss the nature and risk of environmental and radiological incidents; associated prevention and management strategies.
- Discuss public risk perception and associated health promotion campaigns.
- Critically evaluate methods and strategies for management of hospital and community outbreaks of infection.
Practicalities
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Duration 8 Weeks from;
23rd October 2023
Requirements
Candidates for this CPD module must normally meet one of the following criteria:
1. A Level 8 honours primary degree (minimum second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant area, for example health-related (Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Environmental Health, Psychology/Behavioural Science, Physiotherapy); Engineering and Human Resource Management and relevant professional experience¹ or work placement in an associated Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare area.
OR
2. A minimum of a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1), from UCC, or an equivalent qualification² from another Institution (Level 8 Diploma, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) and a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience¹ in an area associated with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare;
OR
3. Applicants with a minimum of three years professional work experience in an associated area¹ of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare will be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme.
Relevant professional work experience, job title examples: Health and Safety Officers/Advisors/Managers/Coordinators; Environmental Safety Officers/Managers; Safety Engineers, Health Promotion Officers; HR Officers/Managers; Occupational Health Nurses, Health Scientists, Professional Trainers, Health and Safety Consultants.
Level 8, Examples: Diploma/Higher Diploma/International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Diploma in Environment Management, Diploma in Health Promotion, Diploma in Learning, Development and Work-based Training.
Fees and Costs
EU fees are €900 and Non-EU fees are €1,100.
The applicaton fee is €35.
How To Apply
PRESENTLY CLOSED
- To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.