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Canadian Infection Prevention and Control Courses

IPAC Canada Sponsored, Acknowledged and Endorsed Courses

DEFINITIONS:

Sponsored Courses are developed and facilitated by IPAC Canada education experts.

Endorsed Courses refers to the official approval of IPAC Canada indicating that the course has met specific criteria related to content, length, instructors, evaluation and delivery. Information for schools relating to endorsement

Acknowledged Courses
Acknowledgement of IPAC-related courses can be provided to a course that does not meet the criteria specified in Policy 10.80 with respect to depth and breadth of content, length, evaluation, instructors and/or delivery but addresses relevant and important topics determined to be of value to Infection Control Professionals.  For more information, see https://ipac-canada.org/ipac-canada-endorsement-procedure

IPAC Canada Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course

This hybrid online and in-person course offers intensive training for IPAC professionals, focusing on Long Term Care. Infection Control Practitioners in Ontario must be certified by the end of April 2025. Although this regulatory requirement is specific to Ontario, the skills and knowledge gained from this course will be valuable for professionals in all provinces.

The online component will start January 2, 2025, followed by a 2-day intensive in-person component to be held February 22 & 23, 2025 in Toronto. Tuition fee of $2499 CDN is due and payable upon registration.

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SPONSORED By IPAC Canada

Program Review completed - 2024-2026

IPAC Canada EndorsedOnline Essentials in Infection Prevention and Control Course  

Two intakes are offered for this course - a Regular Program, which runs from September to June each year, and an Accelerated Program, which is a condensed 5-month version of the Regular Program, running from April to August.

Preference for admission to the Regular Program will be given to novice infection prevention and control professionals (less than 2 years' experience). Applications will also be considered from others working in health care and/or exploring opportunities in infection prevention and control. Preference for admission to the Accelerated Program will be given to those currently working in an infection prevention and control role, or having IPAC responsibilities. Documented support from your employer is required due to the nature of the course and time commitment required.

ENDORSED By IPAC Canada

IPAC Canada Endorsed

Centennial College Onsite and Online Infection Control

(Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2022 - 2024)

Centennial College's IPAC Courses (PI-100 and PI-200)

Centennial College course page.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2024!

Join the longest running extensive IPAC course in Canada – Offered since 1991!

PI-100 is a 90-hour hybrid online course offering up-to-date infection prevention and control principles.
PI-200 is a 200-hour clinical placement within an IPAC department in a hospital. 

 

Queen's University Master's of Public Health (IPAC Track)

For more information: IPAC track
More information here: https://phs.queensu.ca/programs-courses/degree-programs/master-public-health/ipac

IPAC Canada EndorsedQueen's University Infection Prevention & Control Online Professional Development Course

Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2019-2021, 2022-2024. Currently under regular review.

Join us on a comprehensive 18-week online program for healthcare professionals entering or transitioning to the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC). Immerse yourself in content designed to introduce you to the nuances of IPAC, empowering you with the knowledge and skills
needed to excel in preventing and controlling infections and diseases.

For more details, visit the course website or contact the program coordinator at queensic@queensu.ca.

IPAC Canada EndorsedUniversity of British Columbia Infection Prevention and Control Certificate 

Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2024-2026

The University of British Columbia Centre for Teaching and Learning Technology and the Departments of Pathology and School of Population and Public Health, in conjunction with the Vancouver Hospital Division of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control currently are offering three online infection control courses and a clerkship in clinical infection control. These three-credit university recognized courses may be taken as stand-alone courses or used towards a four-course University of British Columbia Infection Control Certificate and/or towards a Masters in Science, Nursing or Epidemiology with the permission of the individual's appropriate university departments.

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IPAC Canada EndorsedBay River College Infection Prevention and Control Program                                                 

Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2021-2024 (currently under regular review)

Bay River College’s 16-week Infection Prevention and Control Program is an online-based interactive program, endorsed by IPAC Canada.

Interested applicants can request detail about the program (course, program structure, curriculum, and important dates) by emailing at admissions@bayrivercolleges.ca or book an appointment with our admission advisors by calling at 403-457-6400.

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Bay River College - C.N.A. Accreditation

IPAC Canada EndorsedHumber Polytechnic - Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Graduate Certificate Program

Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2024 - 2027.

For more information, visit the Humber Polytechnic IPAC program page.