Save the Date for VIPTC's 2024 Infection Prevention Conference!
Be sure to join us for our in-person Fall conference where we will be highlighting all the latest topics in infection prevention. **Tentatively scheduled for November 8, 2024 in Richmond, VA. Date is subject to change. Check back here for updates or join our mailing list.
Courses
Comprehensive infection prevention education by experience level.
Not sure which courses to take? Determine the best level for your learning needs.
Foundational Course in Infection Prevention & Control
VIPTC’s Foundational Course in Infection Prevention & Control is designed for healthcare professionals who require focused education on beginner-level infection prevention and control (IPC) concepts. This course discusses the rationale behind basic infection prevention practices, strategies for preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), and recognition and control of drug resistant microorganisms.
Modules:
Introduction to Infection Prevention & Control
Viruses & Bacteria
Vaccines
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Microbes and Isolation
Cleaning & Disinfection
Waste Management
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 6.75 CE credits.
Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control
VIPTC’s Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control is designed to quickly bring new infection preventionists up to speed with tools for success, as well as seasoned infection prevention professionals looking to refine local infection prevention programs.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare-associated infection prevention strategies from standard practice through advanced or adjunctive interventions for special situations or populations and is built around the concept of establishing a “Champions in Infection Prevention” program in facilities as a means to build infection prevention expertise and local program reach through a train-the-trainer model.
Modules:
Infection Prevention Global Overview
Introduction to Champions of Infection Prevention
Hand Hygiene Program Implementation
Outbreak Investigations
Cleaning & Disinfection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Isolation
High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization
Using Data to Drive Action
Deploying a CHIP Program in Your Institution
Environment of Care
Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention Programs
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Prevention
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 14.5 CE credits. Students will be prompted to log in or create an account with Canvas in order to access the course materials.
VIPTC’s Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control is designed for those leading infection prevention efforts for their organizations. This course focuses on implementation science, epidemiologic methods for surveillance and basic biostatistical data analysis, interpretation of the literature for evidence-based practice, and leadership training.
Modules:
Infection Prevention Global Overview
Implementation Science
Epi Methods for Infection Prevention: Basic Biostatistics
Writing a Business Plan
Leadership Change Management
Emergency Preparedness
Healthcare-Associated Infections National Quality Reporting
The Science of Meetings and Effective Facilitation
Performance and Quality Improvement in Infection Prevention
Modifiable Risk Factors and Performance Measures
Reading the Scientific Literature
Sustaining and Adapting a Champion of Infection Prevention Team
Facility Design, Construction, and Renovations in Infection Prevention
Water Management
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 14 CE credits. Students will be prompted to log in or create an account with Canvas in order to access the course materials.
Comprehensive infection prevention education by specialty setting.
VIPTC also offers targeted infection prevention education specific to facility type and population in acute care, outpatient, and congregate care settings.
Coming soon! Infection prevention and control courses for dialysis, dental, and long-term care settings. Join our mailing list and be the first to hear when new courses are released!
Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Pharmacy
VIPTC's Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Pharmacy provides an overview of Infection Prevention best practices in the pharmacy setting. We will review the basic requirements for the sterile compounding facilities including the physical location, airflow, and specialized cleaning requirements. The course will also review PPE and hand hygiene requirements within ante and clean rooms.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 0.75 CE credits.
Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Behavioral Health Settings
VIPTC's Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Behavioral Health course provides an overview of essential infection prevention strategies that can be used in behavioral health settings. The course will review topics such as risks unique to behavioral health and how to manage respiratory virus outbreaks in this unique setting.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.25 CE credits
Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings
VIPTC's Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings course provides an overview of infection prevention and control challenges unique to the neonatal environment. Topics include risk factors for newborns and mothers, common neonatal/newborn infections, and strategies to prevent the spread of infections to newborns and mothers.
Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
VIPTC's Infection Prevention & Control in Ambulatory Surgical Centers course focuses on infection prevention best practices specific to the unique setting of outpatient surgery. Topics include outpatient surgery, chain of transmission, healthcare-associated infections, and medication safety. Presented by Dr. Anupama Neelakanta, a hospital epidemiologist at Advocate Health System.
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