Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Outpatient Clinics/Services
2024 Registrations
NEW DATE: October 21 – 24, 2024 | Virtual | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
August 19 – 21, 2024 | In-Person, Boston, MA | 8:00 am – 5 pm ET
Hotel/Travel information coming early 2024
CE Credits: 34
This intensive training course covers essential training and competency-building in infection prevention and control (IPC) for healthcare professionals in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Outpatient Clinics/Services. You’ll learn evidenced-based best practices that are focused on your specific facility-based requirements and will get the tools you need to develop an effective IPC program. Our virtual training is held via Zoom over 4 days.
About The Course
The course introduces the various roles and responsibilities of the infection preventionist (IP) working in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Outpatient Clinics/Services.
Over 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 evidence-based best practices that improve patient, staff, and facility safety.
This fast-paced intensive education opportunity is led by experienced faculty who teach complex concepts in everyday language, facilitate smaller group activities, lead Q&A sessions, and encourage the sharing of individual experiences. Enrollment is limited for each class to ensure a quality learning experience and enhanced networking.
(Attendance is mandatory for the 4-day training)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Develop an effective IPC risk assessment plan, and understand IPC program management related to employees, environment, population health, devices, procedures, and quality improvement.
- Understand the core principles of IPC including epidemiology, microbiology, pathogens and diseases, construction, and cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization basics.
- Define the role of the IP across the continuum of care.
- Identify key drivers and components of a high-performing IPC team and program, including surveillance, product evaluation, quality improvement, and survey readiness in ASC contexts.
- Apply APIC’s updated Competency Model to your work and professional development.
Course Components
To complete this course and the available 34 CE Credits, participants must complete all program components:
- Four days of training led by experienced instructors *Attendance is mandatory for this course.*
- Five online modules to reinforce learning.
- Limited enrollment for each class to ensure a quality learning experience and enhanced networking.
- Pre-and post-course self-evaluation.
- Program evaluation.
Why Attend:
- Surgery Center and Outpatient Clinics/Services for 4 days.
- Fast-paced blended learning approach that maximizes your time out of the office.
- Certificate of achievement that demonstrates your completion of competency-based program requirements and boosts your credibility.
View a sample agenda for our ASC Intensive here.
Course Registration
*See Registration Fees below for pricing
Registration Fees
Virtual | In-Person | |
Member | $1425 | $1525 |
Non-Member | $1625 | $1725 |
Registration Details
- Your registration to the course includes all required course materials, no additional purchase is necessary
- Registration ends when capacity is reached or at deadline. (Course size is limited)
- Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received and processed by APIC 10 business days prior to the start of the course.
- Once payment is received, an email confirmation will be sent within 24 hours to the email address on file. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please contact education@apic.org.
- Prefer to pay by check? Please reach out to us at education@apic.org and we can provide further directions to pay by check.
Group Registrations
Have a group of 5 of more learners wanting to take the ASC Intensive Training? Email us at education@apic.org and we can assist you with your group registration.
To register a group:
- Contact education@apic.org for group registration form.
- Complete a registration form for each individual and submit with group form for pricing to education@apic.org. Please note: All registrants must be identified at this time and no late additions will be permitted. No substitutions are allowed.
- Group invoice will be generated for processing of payment (credit card or check) for registration.
- Each registrant will receive an email confirmation once payment is processed and registrations are complete.
Please Note: Group registrations are not confirmed until payment is received and must be processed by APIC on or before the registration deadline.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
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 days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. No substitutions are allowed.
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing:
- APIC designates this activity for 34 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 34 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPUs
- APIC designates this activity for 10 Infection Prevention Units. For more information please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
Visit the Continuing Education (CE) Credit and Joint Accreditation webpage for additional details.
Faculty information coming soon!