Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

We are VIPTC

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center (VIPTC) delivers practical, high-quality infection prevention and control training to help healthcare and congregate care facilities prevent infections and protect the communities they serve. Our content includes:

  • Tiered core curriculum for foundational, intermediate, and advanced infection prevention knowledge
  • The Champions of Infection Prevention video series
  • Over 86 on-demand courses, including 30 tailored to specialty care settings
  • 24 clinical training videos supporting staff and new IP onboarding
  • Digital escape room kit for interactive team learning
  • 15 expert-led webinars on high-impact topics
Content posted within VIPTC is made possible by funding from the Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program within the Virginia Department of Health.

I Want to Learn... by Education Level

Foundational

For professionals with little to no experience or training in infection prevention.

Intermediate

For professionals with moderate experience and training in infection prevention.

Advanced

For professionals with significant experience and training in infection prevention.

Which Level Am I?

Not sure which courses to take? Determine the best level for your learning needs.

I Want to Learn... by Specialty Setting

Access Training Based on Your Setting

Looking for infection prevention and control strategies specific to your facility type or unique setting? Check out some of our infection prevention learning options for specialty settings.

I Want to Teach...

Champions of Healthcare in Infection Prevention (CHIPs)

Discover this train-the-trainer model and learn how to build a CHIP team at your facility.

Training Videos

Explore our catalog of training videos, designed to help teach your team infection prevention topics and skills.

Digital Escape Room

Solve puzzles and learn crucial infection control skills with our digital escape room kit!

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email us at viptc@vcuhealth.org. Join our mailing list for the latest updates from our department.