Sciences of Infection and Disease
Issued by
Griffith University
Earners know core scientific concepts affect disease transmission, diagnosis and management. Earners understand the natural history of infection, the body's immune defences and their roles in infection prevention. Earners understand how systematic hygiene practices are essential for patient care and health safety. Earners can apply principles of epidemiology in contemporary infection prevention and control and the management of infectious diseases for individual and public health practice.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Earners have demonstrated knowledge of the core scientific concepts of microbiology, pathophysiology, immunology, and pharmacology as they relate to the aetiology, transmission, diagnosis, and management of healthcare-associated infection and infectious diseases.
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Earners have explained host-microbe interactions and the natural history of infection based on the structure and characteristics of the main groups of microorganisms.
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Earners have described the body's immune defences and their roles in infection prevention and the disease process.
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Earners have applied principles of epidemiology in contemporary infection prevention and control and the management of infectious diseases for individual, community and public health practice.
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Earners have successfully completed all related Written Assignments.
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Earners have successfully completed the Online Quiz.