Infectious Disease I: Bacterial & Parasitic Pathogens

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of bacterial and parasitic pathogens relevant to human disease, emphasizing mechanisms of infection, host-pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, and infection prevention practices. Students will integrate microbiological theory with evidence-based infection control principles to prevent, contain, and manage bacterial and parasitic infections in clinical and community settings. The course also highlights the role of infection prevention professionals and/or nurse leaders in implementing quality and safety initiatives related to bacterial and parasitic infections in hospital and public health settings.