Education & Certification
- Infection Prevention Training & Education
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- 2022 IPC Collaboration Series
- EPI Education Series Test
- Infection Prevention and Control Essentials for Ambulatory Care
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- Advancing Your Practice Series
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- Bundled Learning Options
- Group Training for 30+ Individuals
- EPI® Education Series
- Continuing Education (CE) Credit, Joint Accreditation | ACCME, ANCC, ACPE
Access in-depth foundational infection prevention training for novice practitioners at a pace that works for you. This two-part course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of IPC.
This comprehensive two-part series covers: the role of the IP, basic epidemiology and microbiology, surveillance basics, regulations that impact IPC, outbreak management, and more.
Developed and reviewed by highly experienced experts in the field, this infection prevention training course includes quizzes and scenario/application-based questions to test your knowledge and make you think along the way.
Access from any device, laptop, tablet, or mobile.
Proficiency Level:
Novice
Domain:
IPC Operations
CE Credits:
38
Member Price:
$1325
Non-Member Price:
$1525
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 101 and 102 Bundle Member: $1325 | Non-Member: $1525
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 101 Member: $850 | Non-Member: $1050
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 102 Member: $650 | Non-Member: $850
Register for EPI 101 and 102 together and save, or register for each module separately!
This two-part training series was developed and reviewed by highly experienced experts in the field. Divided into two foundational modules, EPI 101 and EPI 102, these interactive sections include quizzes and scenario/application-based questions.
EPI 101
CE Credits: 20
Course modules include:
- The Role of the IP
- Basic Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
- *Basic Microbiology
- *Infectious Diseases of Interest to the IP
- Surveillance: Life as a Detective
- *NHSN Basics
- Surveillance: Applying Definitions
- *Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
- *Using and Reporting Data
- Risk Assessment
- Regulations and Other Requirements
- IP as Educator
EPI 102
CE Credits: 18
Course modules include:
- Managing and Leading the IP Program, Parts 1 and 2
- Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs): Identification and Practical Application of Control Measures
- *NHSN Analytics
- Outbreaks: Investigation, Prevention and Control
- *The IP’s Role in Facility Design, Construction, and Renovation
- Infection Prevention in the Surgical Setting
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 101 and 102 Bundle Member: $1325 | Non-Member: $1525
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 101 Member: $850 | Non-Member: $1050
- EPI Education Series Online: EPI 102 Member: $650 | Non-Member: $850
This program is mapped to the APIC’s IP Competency Model. This model describes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors considered key to advancement and guides IPs toward areas of professional development throughout all career stages. Click here to view the full model.
Paying by credit card? Please register for your course directly online as the fastest way to pay for and receive access to your course. Credit card payment by phone is possible. Contact eLearning@apic.org to schedule a time to make the payment.
Bulk sales are also available, email APIC’s eLearning team for more information.
Accreditation
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 38 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 38 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.
Technical Requirements
APIC Education Online courses are accessed through a web browser. The web browser you use must accept cookies, and run JavaScript. We recommend the below browsers and plug-ins for the best online learning experience:
- Minimum Internet Bandwidth
Standard Definition (SD) videos: 5 Mbps - High Definition (HD) videos: 8 Mbps
Computer Operating System
- PC: Windows XP or newer
- Mac: OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or newer
Web Browsers
- Google Chrome support for most recent 2 public versions
- Firefox support for most recent 2 public versions
Technical support: eLearning@apic.org
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY:
APIC must receive all cancellations in writing within 30 days of purchase if you have not yet started the course. If you have started the course, you must submit your cancellation within 7 days of the start day to be eligible for a refund.
Please submit cancellation requests to eLearning@apic.org. Courses are non-transferrable and remain with the original registered individual regardless of position changes or employee departures.