Empowering Nurses, Protecting Communities
Post Basic Infection Control
(N/0913/2/0003) 02/28 (MQA/ FA 15521)
Elevate your nursing career with specialised training in infection prevention and control. Gain the knowledge and confidence to safeguard patients, healthcare workers, and communities from infectious threats.
About the Programme
The Post-Basic Infection Control programme is a six-month, full-time specialised nursing programme designed for Registered Nurses seeking to develop advanced knowledge and professional competencies in infection prevention and control.
Delivered over one academic semester, the programme combines evidence-based theoretical learning with practical and clinical training to prepare nurses to play an effective role in preventing healthcare-associated infections, implementing infection control measures, promoting patient and staff safety, and supporting organisational compliance with infection prevention standards.
Students develop specialised competencies in infection surveillance, outbreak prevention and management, standard and transmission-based precautions, environmental infection control, occupational safety, antimicrobial stewardship awareness, and quality improvement.
Through exposure to specialised clinical settings, students strengthen their ability to assess infection risks, implement appropriate preventive measures, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and contribute to a strong culture of patient safety and quality healthcare.
Upon completion, graduates are better prepared to undertake specialised responsibilities in infection prevention and control and to contribute effectively to infection control programmes across hospitals and other healthcare environments.
Programme Structure
Programme Highlights
Our comprehensive programme offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences.
Excellent knowledgeable, competent, accountable and innovative to contribute towards excellent healthcare system
Excellent leadership, quality teamwork and good communication skills to perform better in nursing profession.
Committed in lifelong learning and continuous improvement to become excellent health care provider
Committed in lifelong learning and continuous improvement to become excellent health care provider
Entry Requirement
LOCAL STUDENT
i. Possess Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
ii. Registered with the Nursing Board Malaysia (NBM).
iii. Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for nurses.
iv. Minimum TWO (2) years clinical working experience
Pratical Opportunities
The programme provides hands-on clinical exposure in specialised healthcare settings, enabling students to apply infection prevention and control principles in real-world clinical environments.
Clinical training may include exposure to:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Microbiology laboratory.
- High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Paediatric Ward
- Operating Theatre (OT)
- Infection Control Unit
- Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD )
- Medical ward
- Surgical ward
- Educational visit
These clinical placements provide valuable exposure to multidisciplinary healthcare teams and enable students to strengthen their professional judgement and practical competencies while maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety, and quality healthcare.
Advance Your Career in Post Basic Infection Control
Take the next step in your educational journey with our Post Basic Infection Control programme. Discover how IJN University College can help you achieve your career goals. Request more information today and be at the heart of learning.