Transcription of Professional Core Competencies for Infection Control
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InfectionControlNursesInfection ControlNurses AssociationEducation SubCommitteeNovember ..2 Summary of Competencies ..4 Specialist KnowledgeMicrobiology ..6 Immunology ..6 Epidemiology ..7 Practice to prevent and Control Infection ..7 Decontamination ..8 Evidence-based Practice ..9 Teaching and Learning ..12 Management and Leadership ..13 Clinical Research ..14 References and Bibliography ..15 Appendix 1 ..16 Copyright Infection Control Nurses Association November 2000 ISBN: 0-9515620-6-1 Copies available from ICNA, c/o Fitwise, Drumcross Hall, Bathgate EH48 4 JTTelephone: 01506 811077 Fax: 01506 811477 e-mail: Control NURSES ASSOCIATIONPROFESSIONAL core Competencies FOR Infection Control NURSESN ovember 20001 IntroductionThe Competencies for Infection Control Nurses (ICNs) described in this document weredeveloped as a result of a consensus meeting organised by the Education Sub Committee ofthe Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA) in July
Domain One Specialist Knowledge 1. Area of Competence Microbiology Competency The application of microbiological knowledge to promote health,prevent and control infection and communicable disease Key criteria 1.1.1 Seeks and interprets microbiological data to assist in the prevention and
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