EPI® Intensive 4-Day Training
2024 Registrations
January 16 – 19, 2024 | Virtual | 10 am – 7 pm ET
March 4 – 7, 2024 | Virtual | 9 am – 6 pm ET
May 6 – 9, 2024 | Virtual | 9 am – 6 pm ET
August 19 – 22, 2024 | In-Person, Boston, MA | 8 am – 5 pm ET Click here for Hotel/Travel information
November 4 – 7, 2024 | Virtual | 9 am – 6 pm ET
CE Credits: 34
This intensive training course covers essential training and competency-building in infection prevention and control (IPC) for healthcare professionals in acute care. You will learn evidence-based best practices to develop an effective IPC program to protect patients, reduce risk, and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements. Our virtual trainings are held via Zoom over four days.
About the Course
The course introduces the various roles and responsibilities of the infection preventionist (IP) and uses a risk assessment framework for understanding IPC. Scenarios, case studies, digital flashcards, group activities, and open discussion will help you learn how to practice and apply fundamental IPC knowledge to enhance your competency as an IP. The course includes access to five online modules to reinforce learning. 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, including understanding risk and effective 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; cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization basics.
- Define the role of the IP in meeting standards and requirements across the continuum of care.
- Identify key drivers and components of a high-performing IPC team and program.
- Explain the key elements of IPC rounding.
- Explain the basics of implementation science.
- Apply APIC’s updated Competency Model to your work and ongoing professional development.
Course Components
To earn the EPI Intensive Certificate and available 34 CEs, participants must complete all program components:
- 4-days of live training led by experienced instructors. (28 contact hours awarded for attendance and completion of evaluation)
- Five online modules with knowledge checks and a final exam to reinforce learning.
Why Attend
APIC’s vision is for a safer world through the prevention of infection, with a mission to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control. Our courses and certifications exist to provide an educational foundation, to provide personal and professional growth opportunities, and to increase your knowledge and awareness of a broad spectrum of roles and principles.
Whether you are new to an infection prevention role, interested in changing professions, advancing your career, or are a 20+ year veteran in Healthcare, APIC has a course or certification that aligns your professional development strategy to your goals.
- Develop an effective IPC risk assessment plan, and understand IPC program management related to employees, environment, population health, devices, procedures, and quality improvement.
- Apply APIC’s updated Competency Model to your work and professional development.
- Connect and network with your peers in different disciplines and roles.
- Engage your learning style with either a virtual or in-person format from anywhere in the world.
- Researching professional development opportunities through your employer.
Continuing Education:
Interested in additional courses and educational opportunities but are unsure of the next steps? Utilize the APIC IP Self Assessment tool, review the IP Competency Model, register for APIC Webinars, and check out the 2024 APIC Annual Conference and Exposition. 2024 promises to be even better in San Antonio, TX!
Questions?
APIC knows knowledge is power. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at: education@apic.org.
Course Registration
*See Registration Fees below for pricing
Registration Fees
| Virtual | In-Person | |
| Member | $1425 | $1525 |
| Non-Member | $1625 | $1725 |
Registration Details
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- 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. Please ensure email is received prior to making travel arrangements for in-person events.
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 EPI 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.
- 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 34 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this live course 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.
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