Advanced IPAC Course
$1,100.00
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with a deep understanding of evidence-based practices essential for ensuring and maintaining the well-being of residents, staff, and visitors in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings. By implementing a successful Infection Prevention and Control program, participants will learn to minimize the risk of infections, promoting a healthy and safe environment within LTC facilities. Through the crucial topics covered, this course prepares students for the LTC CIP Prep Course, the third course in our LTC education series.
Module 1- Introduction
This module covers essential topics, including the purpose of an IPAC program, core competencies, and strategies such as breaking the chain of transmission, providing a deep understanding of infection impact on residents and healthcare systems.
Module 2- Fundamentals of IPAC
This module helps to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of key aspects including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), routine practices and additional precautions, risk assessment, and the vital role of environmental services.
Module 3- Environmental Cleaning
Encompassing crucial aspects of maintaining a clean LTC environment, this module covers pathogen prevention, sterilization, product handling, cleaning protocols, device care, and safety education, ensuring infection prevention focus.
Module 4- Developing your IPAC Program
Delving into building a tailored infection control program, this module addresses essential elements, your role, foundational principles, key components, and unique challenges in long-term care settings.
Module 5- Surveillance
Providing a foundation in surveillance practices, this module covers crafting Surveillance Plans, data collection methodologies, IT’s role, Process Surveillance, and measures for antimicrobial stewardship, preparing for LTC challenges.
Module 6- Microbiology
Exploring infection and colonization roles, this module covers incubation, latent periods, transmission, and essential characteristics of infectious agents, equipping for targeted preventive measures in the LTC environment.
Module 7- The Infection Prevention and Control Plan
Diving into healthcare management, this module reviews risk assessments, emphasizes translating IPAC plans into actionable strategies, explores antimicrobial stewardship programs, and covers statistical analysis and epidemiological terms for understanding disease spread in populations.
Module 8- Infection Prevention for Ancillary Services
Focusing on ancillary services in an LTC setting, this module covers topics like consumer well-being, food industry standards, infection risks in construction and maintenance with a focus on Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), and encourages learners to focus on course content for a successful conclusion to the Advanced course.
Syllabus
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3 reviews for Advanced IPAC Course
Ethan Bennett –
One thing I really appreciated about the course was its flexibility. The module-based format allowed me to tailor my learning to my schedule, which was particularly important because I was juggling between my shifts at work and my personal life. Each module took about 2 hours to complete, and I was able to break it up over several days, making it easy to learn at my own pace. This flexibility meant I could focus when I had the time, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Lily Greenfield –
Taking the IPAC Advanced Course from IPAC Consulting has been a truly eye-opening experience for me. It’s not only broadened my knowledge but has also deepened my understanding of infection prevention, particularly in the context of LTC homes. Before taking this course, I knew the basics of infection control, but I didn’t fully appreciate how complex it can be to manage infection risks in these environments.
I learned how to identify areas for improvement, ensure compliance with IPAC standards, and help create safer environments for residents, visitors, and coworkers. The course provided me with the knowledge and practical tools I need to make a meaningful difference.
Looking back on my experience, I’m so glad I took the IPAC Advanced Course! It not only expanded my knowledge of infection prevention but also transformed the way I think about infection control in LTC settings. I now have a much deeper appreciation for how comprehensive and multi-faceted infection prevention truly is.
For any healthcare professional or student interested in IPAC, I highly recommend the Advanced Course. It’s a fantastic way to gain a deeper understanding of infection prevention and ensure that the health and safety of everyone in long-term care environments is protected.
Emma Brooks –
This course was a game-changer for my work in LTC homes. It covered everything from core IPAC program elements to advanced topics like microbiology, disease surveillance, and environmental cleaning. The modules were practical, evidence-based, and easy to follow at my own pace. Highly recommend for anyone looking to deepen their IPAC expertise!