This document outlines the objectives and content of multiple diploma and lecture courses on infection control and patient safety taught by Dr. Hatem El Bitar. The infection control diploma covers definitions, transmission modes, portals of entry for bacteria, universal precautions, the worker's role in prevention, hand washing techniques, cleaning techniques, the difference between a pandemic and epidemic, nosocomial infections, and infection control protocols for various medical departments and patient populations. The patient safety lectures define patient safety, discuss principles and challenges in Egypt, outline the problem of medical errors, describe a systems approach, and list International Patient Safety Goals covering correct patient identification, communication, high-risk medications, surgery site safety,