Diploma in hospital infection control: a progress report

The Diploma in Hospital Infection Control (DipHIC) was established by the H ospital Infection Society (HIS), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Public Health Laboratory Service (PHLS) in 1997 an d has now completed two examinations. We outline progress since the announc ement of the diploma and changes to the written examination and reflective portfolio. The reflective process is described and guidance provided to act ive infection control practitioners wishing to consider application for the diploma by accreditation of prior learning. (C) 2001 The Hospital Infectio n Society.