At a glance
- This course is for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes.
- This course is free.
- Participants can complete the 23 modules and sub-modules in any order and over multiple sessions.
Training overview
This specialized nursing home training covers:
- Core activities of effective IPC programs.
- Recommended IPC practices to reduce pathogen transmission.
- Healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance.
- Policy and procedure templates, audit tools, and outbreak investigation tools.
Take the Training
Course Length: Modules range from 30 to 90 minutes. Total completion time is approximately 20 hours.
Date Updated: 10/1/2023.
Target audience
Individuals responsible for IPC programs in nursing homes, including:
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical/vocational nurses
- Nursing home administrators
- Program managers
- Other health educators