The Infectious Disease in Long Term Care micro-credential covers an overview of different micro-organisms, how they are spread, general principles of infection prevention.

Deepen your understanding of infectious disease in long-term care

Designed by Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health, the curriculum covers four major types of infectious disease syndromes that are most common in long-term care:

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Skin and soft-tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Respiratory tract infections

Who should enroll?

This course is a good fit for infection prevention and control clinicians and non-clinicians working in long-term care facilities.

A graduate of the course said that "it was all informative and increased my knowledge."

Another student said, “I will be applying the knowledge of this course every day. It will be a great reference for all kinds of situations with infection control in our long-term care facility.”

The cost for this micro-credential is $250. Participants register and pay through Drexel University’s secure continuing education portal:

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All micro-credentials have been approved by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Board (NAB) and various other accrediting organizations. Learn more about continuing education credits.