Infectious Threats in Healthcare – Pathogens, Transmission, and Surveillance

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SAR 100.00 SAR 75.00
5 CME Hours

In today’s healthcare landscape, managing infectious threats is not just a matter of clinical urgency—it is a matter of regulatory, institutional, and professional responsibility. This course offers a comprehensive framework for identifying, understanding, and managing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), drawing from global best practices and adapted to the Saudi healthcare context.

From microbial behavior and modes of transmission to epidemiological surveillance and outbreak response, this course empowers participants to build foundational knowledge and apply it in real-world settings. The program supports the continuing professional development standards of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and ensures compliance with Mumaris Plus for healthcare license renewal.

 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the basic structure, classification, and behavior of pathogens relevant to healthcare settings.
     
  • Describe how microorganisms contribute to the development and spread of infectious diseases.
     
  • Analyze the principles of epidemiology as applied to healthcare-associated infections.
     
  • Identify tools and indicators used in infection surveillance systems within hospitals.
     
  • Describe various modes of disease transmission within clinical environments.
     
  • Apply appropriate control measures based on transmission type and exposure risk.
     
  • Define the classification and burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
     
  • Discuss the clinical and operational impact of HAIs on patient outcomes and hospital systems.
     
  • Identify critical steps in managing infection outbreaks in healthcare settings.
     
  • Develop a structured response plan for HAI containment and prevention during outbreaks.
     

This course uses a modular, outcome-based learning approach, aligned with CME credit hour requirements set by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Each module includes:

  • Pre-course assessments to establish baseline understanding.
     
  • Educational video lectures enriched with visual aids (figures, diagrams, charts, and case examples).
     
  • Interactive media and real-world scenarios to facilitate practical learning.
     
  • Post-assessment exams to evaluate knowledge retention and readiness for application.
     
  • Structured progression through modules that build cumulative competency in infection control.
     

To receive the official CME certificate and qualify for Mumaris Plus credit submission, participants must:

  • Complete and pass the post-course assessment.
     
  • Submit the mandatory course evaluation form, which is essential for ensuring educational quality and SCFHS reporting compliance.
     
  • Participants will have six months of access from the date of enrollment.
     
  • Due to the digital nature of the content, the course is non-refundable.
     
  • All components of the course—including assessments and evaluations—must be completed within the access period to receive official recognition in Mumaris Plus.
     

The intended audience for this course includes professionals from all medical and healthcare fields.

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