Program Overview

Program Overview

The DiplŰme Inter-Universitaire (DIU) in Infectiology and Hospital Hygiene is a university diploma program offered by the Universitť Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, in collaboration with other universities. The program aims to provide a multidisciplinary approach to nosocomial infections, their surveillance, prevention, and therapeutic management.

Program Details

• Domain: Inter-University Diplomas in Health
• Diploma: Inter-University Diploma (DIU)
• Mention: IUD Santť
• Course: Infectiology and hospital hygiene
• Training method:
  • Normal initial training: 604
  • Continuing training with individual support: 800
  • Continuing training supported by employer: 800
• Diploma training: Non-approved establishment diploma
• Duration in semesters: 2 semesters
• Training session:
  • Start date: 09/09/2025
  • End date: 04/28/2026
• Teaching languages:
  • French
• Disciplinary sectors concerned:
  • Hygiene - Safety
  • Medicine

Description of the Formation

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of nosocomial infections, including their surveillance, prevention, and therapeutic management. The teaching approach is multidisciplinary, involving various disciplines such as infectious diseases, bacteriology, virology, hygiene, and public health. The program also covers aspects of medical law, professional risks, and biostatistics.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation process includes:

1. Written exam: An anonymous written exam with 6 questions, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. Submission of a memoir: Candidates must submit a memoir on a topic chosen in agreement with a member of the teaching group.
3. Oral exam: Candidates who have passed the written exam and submitted their memoir will be allowed to take the oral exam.

Public Concerned

The program is open to:

• Doctors in medicine
• Pharmacists
• Veterinarians
• Dental surgeons
• Students in these fields who have completed the second cycle of studies
• Midwives and nurse managers (who can obtain a certificate of attendance)

Access terms

The number of candidates admitted to the program is limited to 30 for the three universities. Candidates must obtain the written agreement of the teaching manager to enroll.

Responsibility of the Course

The program is managed by Professor Philippe Vanhems.

Component(s) of the university responsible for this training

The program is offered by the Service of Medical Specialties.

Indicators & Statistics

Statistical data on the program is available through the PŰle Statistique d’Appui au Pilotage de la Formation et de la Vie Etudiante.

List of France Compťtences professions (ROME code)

The program prepares students for careers such as:

• J1102 - General practitioner