November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Home-based care programs provide unique infection prevention challenges and opportunities for providers. Our course, Infection Prevention & Control in Home Health and Hospice, covers infection prevention strategies and concerns for these environments. CE credit is available.
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.
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Introduction to Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
This course provides an overview of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the acute care setting. After taking this course, learners will be able to define antimicrobial stewardship, have a better understanding of the risks of antimicrobial use, identify common barriers to ASP best practices and learn how to determine if an ASP program is successful.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits.
Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Programs: Harnessing the Synergy
The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s course on Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Programs: Harnessing the Synergy provides detailed information regarding infection prevention programs (IPPs) and antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). Topics include pillars of infection management, key aspects of hospital programs, staffing recommendations, reporting and regulatory requirements, and implementation strategies.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits.
Antimicrobial Stewardship for Long-term Care Settings
The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s course on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Settings covers the unique aspects of antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care settings, including risks, common infections, barriers to antimicrobial stewardship programs, and the importance of educating and engaging patients and family members.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits
The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s course on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Intensive Care Units provides an overview of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs, specifically in critical care settings. The course will review topics such as risk of antibiotic use in critically ill patients, barriers to antimicrobial stewardship and how to determine the success of an AMS program.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits
Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings
VIPTC's Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings course provides an overview of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs, specifically in the outpatient and emergency department settings. The course will review topics such as risk of antibiotic use, barriers to antimicrobial stewardship, and how to determine the success of an AMS program.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Shorter Antibiotic Duration
The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s course on Antimicrobial Stewardship and Shorter Antibiotic Duration is presented by Dr. Brad Spellberg, Chief Medical Officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center. This webinar discusses the history, pros and cons, and appropriate uses of short-course antibiotics. Speaker: Brad Spellberg, MD.
This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 1.0 CE credits
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