The Basic Infection Control Training Programme is currently being revised, a revised version will be available to members via a password protected page on the IFIC web site.
Announcements regarding this update will be made on the web site and via IFIC social media channels
This program is directed at infection prevention and control professionals and other health professionals who require training in infection prevention and control (IP&C). They include epidemiologists, physicians, resident physicians /junior doctors in training, nurses, dentists, podiatrists, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), health care students, and allied health staff. Various modules may be appropriate for different professionals. The table below provides suggestions regarding appropriate modules.
Module | IC Team, Epidemiologists | Physicians, PAs, Podiatrists | Nurses, NPs | Dentists | Allied Health* | Administrators | Health care students* |
Overview |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Patient Safety |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Risk Management |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Surveillance |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Epidemiology |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Audits |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Antibiotics |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Outbreak Management |
X |
X |
X |
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Costs |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Microbiology |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Pathogens |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Hand hygiene |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Isolation precautions |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Dialysis |
X |
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Lower respiratory infections |
X |
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Special populations |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Maternal-child |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Urinary tract infections |
X |
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Surgical site infections |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Bloodstream infections |
X |
X |
X |
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GI infections |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Housekeeping/laundry |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Cleaning |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Water |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Waste |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Construction |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Bloodborne pathogens |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Occupational health |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
*These groups include various professions or student groups, e.g., respiratory therapy, housekeeping, cardiac technicians, chemists, pharmacists, etc. Determine which additional modules may be appropriate based on the content.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
CORE ELEMENTS
Element I: Background of infection prevention and control.
Element II: Responsibility to adhere to principles and practices of infection prevention and control and to monitor performance.
Element III: Modes and mechanisms of spread of microorganisms in the health care setting and strategies for prevention and control.
Element IV: Use of engineering and work practice controls to reduce the opportunity for exposure to potentially contaminated material.
Element V: Creations and maintenance of a safe environment through application of infection prevention and control principles and practices.
Element VI: Prevention and management of infectious diseases in healthcare workers.
INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Instructors should be recruited and selected to conduct this course based on their working knowledge of the content and skills required for each session. Use the following steps when you prepare for training:
RECOMMENDATIONS
Time Requirements/Formats
Course work can be completed in a single session or in divided time slots to meet the course provider’s needs. The format for the delivery of this program is not specified, allowing the course providers freedom in reaching their audience.
For distant or e-learning
If distance-learning methods are used, the course provider must be able to provide participants with direct answers to questions they may have as a result of the program offering.
1- A forum must be established
2- E-mailing would be of help
Element I: Background of infection prevention and control (IP&C)
In this element you will learn about:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of course work or training on this element, the learner will be able to:
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 1.5 hours
CONTENT OUTLINE:
Element II: Responsibility to adhere to principles and practices of infection prevention and control and to monitor performance.
In this element you will learn about:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of course work or training on this element, the learner will be able to:
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 6 hours
CONTENT OUTLINE:
Element IV: Use of engineering and work practice controls and preventive practices to reduce the opportunity for exposure to potentially contaminated material and infected patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of course work or training on this element, the learner will be able to:
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 7.5 hours
CONTENT OUTLINE:
Element V: Creation and maintenance of a safe environment through application of infection prevention and control principles and practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of course work or training on this element, the learner will be able to:
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 4.5 hours
CONTENT OUTLINE:
Element VI: Prevention and management of infectious diseases in healthcare workers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of course work or training on this element, the learner will be able to:
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 1.5 hours
CONTENT OUTLINE: