9 months of self-guided learning leading to an RCPI Professional Diploma in Infectious Diseases.

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About This Diploma

Infectious diseases (ID) are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with two-thirds of the deaths of children under five years of age being caused by infectious diseases. The prevention and treatment of infections is a priority for global health. Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS continue to contribute significantly to the global burden of disease and in addition to the SARS -COV2 pandemic, the focus on the prevention and management of ID is at its greatest. In addition, hospital-based infections and antibiotic resistance are ongoing, urgent challenges which every health worker should be prepared for.

 This Royal College of Physicians of Ireland nine-month Professional Diploma in Infectious Diseases, delivered in conjunction with iheed, is a new online learning programme designed specifically to cater for busy healthcare professionals.

Designed by world-leading experts in the area of Infectious Disease, this programme aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the multiple disciplines that must align to deliver effective control of human pathogens in the hospital and community settings.

Who Is This Programme Aimed At?

This diploma can be completed by qualified doctors, nurses, midwives or pharmacists. 

To be accepted onto the programme you must have:

• • Evidence of proficiency in the English language
• • You must be a qualified doctor, nurse, midwife or pharmacist.

What You Will Learn

This programme provides comprehensive training in infectious diseases medical care. The programme aims to develop clinically focused diagnostic skills through the use of interactive patient cases. It provides a supportive, engaging, and accessible educational opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop diagnostic skills in a highly engaging format. It enhances the skills required to identify important clinical features to develop a diagnosis and formulate effective management plans for patients.

This programme brings together senior clinicians to review a wide range of issues around the management of infectious diseases across the world. The programme will:

• • Give a comprehensive introduction to infectious diseases
• • Explore infectious diseases of body systems
• • Explore infectious diseases in area specialisms
• • Consider health issues in public and global health

On completion of this programme you will be able to:

• • Demonstrate appropriate history-taking, examination and communication skills including sensitivity to the psychosocial issues faced by infectious diseases patients and their families.
• • Apply current international evidence and best-practice principles in the evaluation of a patient presenting with an infectious disease.
• • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving in the treatment and management of infectious diseases within a learner’s professional scope of practice and to recognize when onward referral is required
• • Evaluate strategies for management of infectious diseases in the context of public and global health
• • Assess the infectious disease risk associated with travel and apply evidence-based approaches to prevention of illness and management of tropical infections.
• • Explain appropriate approaches to the care of specific patient populations including paediatrics, obstetrics, homeless, migrant, LGBTQ+ and people who inject drugs
• • Demonstrate application of the principles of service provision for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections

What To Expect

This programme blends self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning. The course material has been designed by RCPI and is delivered online by iheed.

 Throughout the course, you'll engage in:

• • Online self-guided content
• • Weekly online live tutorials
• • Tutor-moderated discussion forums
• • Interactive case studies
• • Reflective exercises
• • Online assessments

On successful completion of the full programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Infectious Diseases by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

 Programme Benefits

• • Graduates receive a diploma from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
• • Graduates are tutored by internationally renowned experts in Infectious Diseases
• • Designed and delivered by world-leading experts in Infectious Diseases
• • No need to take time away from work or travel to a classroom
• • Weekly interactive online tutorials with our expert faculty
• • Approved for 44 Continuing Professional Development/CME credits
• • Available anytime, anywhere, on any device

About iHeed

Dublin-headquartered iheed Health Training Limited is a successful medical education technology organisation that partners with medical universities and postgraduate training bodies to reach doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals all around the world. It delivers postgraduate medical qualifications for healthcare professionals that improve their ability to deliver healthcare while enhancing their career prospects and global mobility.

How To Register

To register your interest, please contact iheed