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Comprehensive infection prevention education by experience level.

Our core curriculum includes foundational, intermediate, and advanced training to support infection prevention professionals at every level. Looking to go further? We also offer a wide range of specialty courses to deepen your expertise and address evolving challenges in infection prevention.

Foundational Series

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

Intermediate Series

For professionals with moderate experience and training in infection prevention.

Advanced Series

For professionals with significant experience and training in infection prevention.

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Browse more than 80 courses organized by level in our catalog.

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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.

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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
Prevention of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
Surgical Site Infection Prevention
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Prevention

This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 14.5 CE credits.

Now available on two platforms to meet individual learning preferences!

Interested in a more interactive, robust experience? Our Canvas platform features interactive learning elements, quizzes, and will track your progress throughout the course. Students will be prompted to log in or create an account with Canvas in order to access the course materials.

Canvas Course

Just want the videos? We offer each module on-demand hosted on Kaltura MediaSpace.

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Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control

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.

Now available on two platforms to meet individual learning preferences!

Canvas Course

Just want the videos? We offer each module on-demand hosted on Kaltura MediaSpace.

Videos Only

Comprehensive infection prevention education by specialty setting.

VIPTC offers targeted infection prevention education specific to facility type and population for a variety of settings.

Long-term Care

Infection risks and prevention strategies in long-term care.

Home Health and Hospice

Applying infection control in home health and hospice settings.

Dialysis

Reducing infection risks in dialysis environments.

Dental

Safe practices for infection prevention in dental care.

Other Settings

Infection prevention for a variety of settings and populations.

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Long-term Care

Long-term care facilities face unique infection prevention challenges. This training bundle equips healthcare professionals with the tools needed to implement effective infection control strategies, improve resident safety, and enhance antimicrobial stewardship.

Modules:

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 1
Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 2
Isolation and Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Long-Term Care
Antimicrobial Stewardship For Long-Term Care Settings

This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 2.75 CE credits.

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Home Health and Hospice

VIPTC's Infection Prevention and Control in Home Health & Hospice course is a comprehensive overview of infection prevention strategies and concerns for those working in the home health and hospice settings. This course is designed to be a focused examination of infection prevention best practices including: universal precautions, environment of care, waste management, occupational health, and surveillance specific to the unique setting of caring for patients in their home environment.

Modules:

Contextual Overview
Best Practices & Infection Control
Environmental Assessment
Waste Management
Occupational Health
Surveillance and Reportable Diseases

This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 3.5 CE credits.

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Dialysis

VIPTC’s course in Infection Prevention & Control Strategies for Dialysis Facilities is a comprehensive overview of infection prevention strategies and concerns for those working in dialysis settings. The course is designed to be a focused examination of infection prevention best practices for dialysis facilities including universal precautions, bloodstream infection prevention strategies, environmental of care, water safety, and antibiotic stewardship for dialysis facilities.

Modules:

Introduction to Hemodialysis
Preventing the Spread of Infection in Dialysis Patients
Vascular Access & Bloodstream Infection Prevention Best Practices for Dialysis
Environmental Control & Waste Management for Dialysis
Water Safety for Dialysis
Antibiotic Stewardship for Dialysis Facilities

This is an on-demand course with a maximum of 3.25 CE credits.

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Dental

VIPTC’s Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Dental Facilities is a comprehensive overview of infection prevention strategies and concerns for those working in dental settings. The course is designed to be a focused examination of infection prevention best practices for dental facilities.

Modules:

Environmental Cleaning in Dental Facilities
Water Safety for Dental Facilities
High-level Disinfection and Sterilization of Instruments and Equipment in Dental Facilities
Antibiotic Stewardship in Dental Facilities

CE credit is not offered for this on-demand course.

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