Education is a large part of the mission of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control.

HEIC hosts 2 annual courses in epidemiology and infection control. To find out more information on the course objectives, materials, speakers, and upcoming dates click on the SCHEDULE OF COURSES to the left.

HEIC also provides valuable information for all new employees of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Johns Hopkins University, and all other Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Employees. For more information on our Orientation Packet, click on NEW EMPLOYEES to the left.

RSV is a disease that affects children, often when they are very young. Illness if often difficult to understand. The link to the left, JHH CHILDRENS CENTER:RSV, provides a fact sheet about RSV as well as links to further information.

Vascular Acess Devices are a common sourse for nosocomial infections. The link to the left, VAD EDUCATION, provides teaching and certification for VADs. Please call x58384 for the password to this section.

Many other sections of this website provide educational materials. PLEASE LOOK AROUND! Feel free to use any materials with in our site for educational purposed provided the text/graphics are not altered and you acknowledge the source. Some materials found here are owned by other people. Please be sure to get permission before using them.