Expertise Levels
IPC Expertise Level is evaluated through training, knowledge and application of IPC principles and practices. The intermediate and advanced expertise levels require specialized training or course work in IPC. Advanced expertise is achieved through extensive training and proficiency in leading IPC activities in a healthcare setting.
Infection Prevention & Control Foundational Level
Regardless of expertise in related fields of study, the foundational level is for people who are just starting to participate in and gain knowledge through specialized infection prevention and control (IPC) training. Entry-level IPC training focuses on IPC fundamentals needed to understand and implement core concepts of IPC in their practice setting. This person may have no to little practice or fieldwork experience with IPC concepts.
Infection Prevention & Control Intermediate
Designed for people who have gained considerable knowledge through specialized infection prevention & control (IPC) training. Intermediate IPC training focuses on expanded IPC topics needed to start to lead and educate on IPC measures in their practice setting. This person may have minimal to moderate practice or fieldwork experience with IPC concepts.
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Infection Prevention & Control Advanced
The advanced level is for people who have gained extensive knowledge through specialized infection prevention & control (IPC) training and lead IPC initiatives and education programs within their practice settings. Advanced IPC training focuses on topics the individual needs to lead exemplary IPC initiatives and clearly communicate in their practice setting. This person must have considerable practice or fieldwork experience with IPC concepts.
