CERTIFIED INFECTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (CIMP)

Course Title

Certified Infection Management Professional (CIMP)

Course Duration

6 months

Course Objectives

To equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to manage and prevent infections in healthcare settings.

Course Outline

Month 1: Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control

2. Microbiology and Epidemiology

3. Infection Control Principles and Practices

4. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines

Month 2: Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

1. Surveillance Methods and Tools

2. Outbreak Investigation and Management

3. Data Analysis and Interpretation

4. Reporting and Communication

Month 3: Infection Control Measures

1. Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

3. Sterilization and Disinfection of Medical Devices

4. Isolation Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions

Month 4: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance

1. Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Impact

2. Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles and Practices

3. Antibiotic Use and Misuse

4. Strategies for Reducing Resistance

Month 5: Infection Management in Special Populations

1. Infection Control in Immunocompromised Patients

2. Infection Control in Pediatric and Neonatal Populations

3. Infection Control in Long-Term Care Settings

4. Infection Control in Community Settings

Month 6: Implementation and Leadership

1. Implementing Infection Control Programs

2. Leadership and Change Management

3. Team Building and Collaboration

4. Case Studies and Best Practices

Course Assessment

1. Quizzes and exams

2. Assignments and projects

3. Case studies and presentations

4. Final project or thesis

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Certified Infection Management Professional (CIMP) certification.