5/6/2024 | 5/9/2024 | 2024 May Virtual EPI® Intensive Training | This novice level course, designed for infection preventionists with 3 years or less of experience, provides intensive fundamental infection prevention training for healthcare professionals working in different practice settings. Over the course of four days, you will learn how to develop an effective infection prevention program to protect patients and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements through evidenced-based best practices that reduce risk. | 24EPIMAY |
5/20/2024 | 5/22/2024 | 2024 May Virtual CIC® Certification Preparation Course | Designed for those preparing to take the CIC exam or recertification exam, this interactive course will teach the fundamental concepts of IPC practice and provide test preparation tips, strategies, and practice questions. Access guidance for develping a personal study plan and identify test-taking strategies. <br><br><i>Please note: This class will not teach IPC basics. It will help attendees develop familiarity with the CIC exam content and structure and will help develop confidence for taking the exam.</i><br><br> Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe key concepts and competencies of IPC practice as defined in the CBIC content outline; Discuss how examination questions are constructed; Describe the steps in the certification process; Apply critical thinking skills to analyze different types of exam questions working with peers and guided by expert IPs; Identify strategies to assist with test-taking and development of study plans.<br /><br /> <i>Registration fee includes the printed book.</i><br /><br /><i>You will receive your informational email approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.<i/> | 24CICMAY |
8/19/2024 | 8/22/2024 | 2024 Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgical Services Training - MA | This intensive training course covers essential training and competency-building in infection prevention and control (IPC) for healthcare professionals in <b>Ambulatory Surgery Centers</b> (ASCs) and <b>Outpatient Clinics/Services</b>. Over the course of four days, you’ll cover the fundamental components of infection prevention and control in an Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Outpatient Clinics/Services, including risk assessment, how to develop an effective infection prevention program to protect patients, accrediting and regulatory compliance, and the evidenced-based best practices that improve patient, staff, and facility safety. | 24ASCMA |
8/19/2024 | 8/21/2024 | 2024 CIC® Certification Preparation Course - MA | Designed for those preparing to take the CIC exam or recertification exam, this interactive course will teach the fundamental concepts of IPC practice and provide test preparation tips, strategies, and practice questions. Access guidance for developing a personal study plan and identify test-taking strategies. Please note: This class will not teach IPC basics. It will help attendees develop familiarity with the CIC exam content and structure and will help develop confidence for taking the exam. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe key concepts and competencies of IPC practice as defined in the CBIC content outline; Discuss how examination questions are constructed; Describe the steps in the certification process; Apply critical thinking skills to analyze different types of exam questions working with peers and guided by expert IPs; Identify strategies to assist with test-taking and development of study plans.<br><br><i>*Includes printed book.</i><br><br><b><i>Cancellation Policy:</b> All registration cancellations and refund requests must be sent via email to education@apic.org 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Any request received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after course start date. Participants who are "no shows" will not be granted a refund or credit. Please submit cancellation requests to education@apic.org. Substitutes are not allowed.</i> | 24CICMA |
8/19/2024 | 8/22/2024 | 2024 EPI® Intensive August 4 Day Training - MA | This novice level training, designed for infection preventionists with 3 years or less of experience, provides intensive fundamental infection prevention training for healthcare professionals working in different practice settings. Over the course of four days, you will learn how to develop an effective infection prevention program to protect patients and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements through evidenced-based best practices that reduce risk.<br><br><b><i>Cancellation Policy:</b> All registration cancellations and refund requests must be sent via email to education@apic.org 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Any request received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after course start date. Participants who are "no shows" will not be granted a refund or credit. Please submit cancellation requests to education@apic.org. Substitutes are not allowed.</i> | 24EPIMA |
9/23/2024 | 9/25/2024 | 2024 September LTC-CIP Certification Prep Course | The LTC-CIP Certification provides a standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of professionals working in the field. Successful long-term care infection prevention certification indicates competence in the practice of infection prevention and control within a long-term care setting. <br><br>For more detailed course information, click the following link: <a href="https://learnipc.apic.org/ltc-cip-certification/">https://learnipc.apic.org/ltc-cip-certification/</a><br /><br /><i>Registration fee includes the printed book.</i><br /><br /><i>You will receive your informational email approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.<i/> | 24LTCCIPSE |
10/21/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 2024 October Virtual Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgical Services | This intensive training course covers essential training and competency-building in infection prevention and control (IPC) for healthcare professionals in <b>Ambulatory Surgery Centers</b> (ASCs) and <b>Outpatient Clinics/Services</b>. Over the course of four days, you’ll cover the fundamental components of infection prevention and control in an Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Outpatient Clinics/Services, including risk assessment, how to develop an effective infection prevention program to protect patients, accrediting and regulatory compliance, and the evidenced-based best practices that improve patient, staff, and facility safety. | 24ASCAPR |
11/1/2024 | 11/1/2024 | 2024 November Virtual CIC® Power Prep | Designed for those preparing to take the CIC exam or recertification exam, this interactive course will teach the fundamental concepts of IPC practice and provide test preparation tips, strategies, and practice questions. Access guidance for developing a personal study plan and identify test-taking strategies. <br><br><i>Please note: This class will not teach IPC basics. It will help attendees develop familiarity with the CIC exam content and structure and will help develop confidence for taking the exam.</i><br><br> Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe key concepts and competencies of IPC practice as defined in the CBIC content outline. Discuss how examination questions are constructed. Describe the steps in the certification process. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze different types of exam questions working with peers and guided by expert IPs. Identify strategies to assist with test-taking and development of study plans.<br /><br /><i>Registration fee includes the printed book.</i><br /><br /><i>You will receive your informational email approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.<i/> | 24CICPPNOV |
11/4/2024 | 11/7/2024 | 2024 November Virtual EPI® Intensive Training | This novice level course, designed for infection preventionists with 3 years or less of experience, provides intensive fundamental infection prevention training for healthcare professionals working in different practice settings. Over the course of four days, you will learn how to develop an effective infection prevention program to protect patients and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements through evidenced-based best practices that reduce risk. | 24EPINOV |
12/2/2024 | 12/4/2024 | 2024 December Virtual LTC-IP Essentials Training | Managing infection prevention and control (IPC) in long-term care settings presents a unique set of challenges and issues. This training provides the foundation of the role of the infection preventionist (IP) and the practice of being an effective IP in a long-term care setting, including creating and managing successful IPC programs and mitigating risk at your facility. This training also covers CMS required topics.<br><br> Learning Objectives: <ul><li>Objective #1: Describe the responsibilities of an IP and the role in managing the IPC program.</li> <li>Objective #2: Identify skilled nursing IPC requirements.</li> <li>Objective #3: Identify how to assess IP competency.</li> <li>Objective #4: Describe the role of surveillance in the IPC program and identify practical applications of recommended practices that can be utilized by the IP in their surveillance program. </li> <li>Objective #5: Understand the basics of microbiology, multi-drug resistant organisms, clostridioides difficile and risk factors.</li> <li>Objective #6: Understand and create a vaccination plan.</li> </ul><b>Time:</b><br>9am – 6pm Day 1<br>9am – 6pm Day 2<br>9am – 1pm Day 3<br>Eastern Time | 24ELTDEC |