Program Overview
The issue of patient safety, including infection control and prevention, has been at the forefront of healthcare for a decade. In fact, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately two million patients acquire infections when they are hospitalized, resulting in 44,000 - 98,000 deaths at a cost of $17 billion - $29 billion.
Patient safety, quality control for hospital-acquired infections, and the growing threat of epidemics and pandemics are all indicators that more and more healthcare systems will need to hire nurses trained in infection control and prevention. American Sentinel's master's degree in nursing with a specialization in infection prevention and control can provide entry into this important emerging field.
American Sentinel's online MSN degree programs were developed using guidelines from The Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Guidelines sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Program Objectives
Graduates with a Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in Infection Prevention and Control will be trained in:- Apply principles of epidemiology to environmental assessment of risk.
- Develop a comprehensive infection prevention and control program.
- Create infection prevention and control guidelines.
- Design a surveillance system.
- Analyze and interpret infection control data.
Delivery Method: Structured Interactive Learning
Course Enrollments: Courses are open for enrollment once a month
Healthcare Degree Programs
Elizabeth Woods
