Diploma in Hospital Infection Control (DipHIC)

The Diploma in Hospital Infection Control (DipHIC) is intended for those in day-to-day practice of the control of infections in hospitals. Teaching is undertaken by members of The Health Protection Agency (HPA). The examination is arranged, run and assessed by the School. Successful candidates receive the DipHIC of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Course fee on application.

Accreditation of Prior Experimental Learning

The Diploma in Hospital Infection Control is also available by Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (DipHIC by APL).

Related Topics

Establishing a Cohort Isolation Ward

Educational Activities in Infection Control

Surveillance of Hospital-acquired Infection in a Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Surveillance of Post-operative Infection After Hip Fracture Surgery

Infection Control and the Education of Undergraduate Medical Students

Further Information

For further details of the DipHIC and DipHIC by APL please go to the Hospital Infection Society website or contact the Short Course Secretary, ITD Teaching Office, LSHTM, Keppel Street, London WCIE 7HT. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7927 2175.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to improve global health through its programme of short and full-time postgraduate study.