Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials Training

2024 Registrations

February 6-8, 2024 | Virtual
Day 1/Day 2: 10:00am – 7:00pm ET
Day 3: 10:00am – 2:00pm ET

December 2-4, 2024 | Virtual
Day 1/Day 2: 9:00am – 6:00pm ET
Day 3: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET

CE Credits: 28

Managing infection prevention and control (IPC) in long-term care settings presents a unique set of challenges and issues.

About the Course

This course provides the foundation required for the role of the infection preventionist (IP) and the practice(s) of being an effective IP in a long-term care setting.  It includes creating and managing successful IPC programs and mitigating risk at your facility. This course also covers Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required topics.

(Attendance is mandatory for the 2.5-day training)

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the responsibilities of an IP and the role in managing the IPC program. 
  • Identify skilled nursing IPC requirements.
  • Identify how to assess IP competency.
  • Describe the role of surveillance in the IPC program and identify practical applications of recommended practices that can be utilized by the IP in their surveillance program.
  • Understand the basics of microbiology, multi-drug resistant organisms, Clostridioides difficile and risk factors.
  • Understand and create a vaccination plan.

Course Components

To earn the Essentials in Long-Term Care Certificate and available CEs, participants must complete all program components:

  • 2.5 days of live training led by experienced instructors.
  • Eleven online modules with knowledge checks and a final exam to reinforce learning.

Why Attend

  • 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.
  • Apply APIC’s updated Competency Model to your work and professional development.

Course Registration

December 2 – 4, 2024 | Virtual | Day 1 & 2: 9:00am – 6:00pm ET; Day 3: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET

Registration Fees

Member $800
Non-Member  $1000

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 or more learners wanting to take the Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials 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.
  • 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 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. Once you have activated your learning system or accessed your online education account, a registration can no longer be refunded.

Substitutions
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 28 Nursing Contact Hours

Physicians:

  • APIC designates this other/blended activity for a maximum of 28 PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPUs:

Visit the Continuing Education (CE) Credit and Joint Accreditation webpage for additional details.

 

 

Click on the links below to learn more about event faculty.

February 6-8, 2024

December 2-4, 2024

Faculty information coming soon!