Course number and code: MCLS 620 Course name: Infection Control and Prevention Number of units: 2 Course Description: This course provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control in current healthcare practice, which affects all patient care activities in healthcare settings. Infection prevention and control, including the prevention of infectious diseases and the spread of antimicrobial resistance, is an essential component of healthcare quality and patient safety. In this course, students will learn how and why healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur and how this course reduces their risk and spread. An effective course involves building a program with all healthcare professionals (HCP) playing their part in preventing the spread of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance