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In-Person and Virtual Courses

In-Person and Virtual Courses

APIC is your go-to resource for comprehensive infection prevention education and professional development courses taught by skilled and experienced faculty. Designed for all career levels and practice settings, these in-person educational experiences offer in-depth training, hands-on learning, and peer-to-peer networking.
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Available Courses

Infection Prevention Academy

Join APIC in Boston, Massachusetts for your chance at in-person learning and peer-to-peer networking. Take part in essential infection prevention and control training or CIC® certification prep led by experienced & certified APIC faculty.

Infection Prevention Academy
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ASC & Ambulatory Settings Intensive Training

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 Ambulatory Settings. You’ll learn evidence-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.

ASC & Ambulatory Settings Intensive Training
CIC® Certification Preparation

Individuals seeking a deeper dive into CIC content as well as greater support and guidance as you prepare to take the CIC® exam, that is administered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).

CIC® Certification Preparation Course
EPI® Intensive

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 evidenced-based best practices to develop an effective IPC program to protect patients, reduce risk, and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements. Attendance is required to earn all available CNE credits.

EPI® Intensive
a-IPC Power Prep Course

Designed for those preparing to take the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) exam or recertification exam.

a-IPC Power Prep Course
a-IPC Certification Preparation Course

The Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) Certification provides a standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of professionals working in the field.

a-IPC Certification Preparation Course
CIC® Power Prep Course

Designed for those preparing to take the CIC® exam or recertification exam.

CIC® Power Prep Course
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Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials Training

Managing infection prevention and control (IPC) in long-term care settings presents a unique set of challenges and issues. 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 all days is required to earn all available CE credits.

Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials Training
LTC-CIP Certification Preparation Course

The LTC-CIP Certification provides a standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of professionals working in the field. Successful Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Certification indicates competence in the practice of infection prevention and control within a long-term care setting.

LTC-CIP Certification Preparation Course
LTC-CIP® Power Prep Course

Designed for those preparing to take the LTC-CIP exam or recertification exam. During this interactive, instructor-led Power Prep course, you will learn best practices, build your knowledge and hone your skills in basic infection prevention and control. The information you gain through these materials will help you prepare for success on your LTC-CIP exam, as well as drive improvement in your healthcare facility. This course includes access to the APIC Learning System for LTC-CIP for one year

LTC-CIP® Power Prep Course
Infection Prevention in Dental Settings Workshop

This immersive, one-day workshop dives into three of the most critical infection prevention (IP) issues in dentistry today:  Cross-contamination; Dental Unit Water safety; Instrument maintenance & reprocessing. This session will lead you through a risk assessment process where you’ll identify and prioritize risks in your practice—then learn how to implement real, sustainable solutions.

Infection Prevention in Dental Settings Workshop