Canadian Infection Prevention and Control Courses
IPAC Canada Sponsored Course:
IPAC Canada Endorsed and Acknowledged Courses:- Centennial College Onsite and Online Infection Control
- Queen's University Infection Prevention & Control Online Professional Development Course
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver Basic Infection Control Course
- Bay River College, Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Bay River College IPAC-Medical Device Reprocessing (Sterilization Program)
- Humber Polytechnic - Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Graduate Certificate Program
Other Courses (not endorsed nor acknowledged)
- Conestoga College
- Michener Institute, Toronto - Infection Control & Epidemiology
- Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in LTC
- Queen's University Master's of Public Health (IPAC Track). Media Release - February 7, 2022
- Webber Training
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IPAC Canada Sponsored, Acknowledged and Endorsed Courses DEFINITIONS: Sponsored Courses are developed and facilitated by IPAC Canada education experts. Acknowledged Courses |
IPAC Canada Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course
Although sponsored by IPAC Canada, this course has completed the IPAC Canada endorsement review process to ensure it complies with the high standards of IPAC Canada-endorsed courses. Program review completed 2025-2028.
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.
Online Essentials in Infection Prevention and Control Course
Although sponsored by IPAC Canada, this course has completed the IPAC Canada endorsement review process to ensure it complies with the high standards of IPAC Canada-endorsed courses. Program review completed 2024-2026.
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 and Acknowledged By IPAC Canada
Centennial College Onsite and Online Infection Control
(P1-100 endorsed by IPAC Canada to December 31, 2025).
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
Queen's University Infection Prevention & Control Online Professional Development Course
Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2019-2021, 2022-2024, 2025 to April 30, 2028
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.
University 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.
Bay River College Infection Prevention and Control Program
Endorsed by IPAC Canada 2021-2024, 2025 to April 30, 2028
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.
Bay River College - C.N.A. Accreditation
Bay River College IPAC-Medical Device Reprocessing (Sterilization Program)
Acknowledged by IPAC Canada (2025-2028)
Bay River College’s 100 hours, IPAC-Medical Device Reprocessing (Sterilization) Program is an online-based interactive program, acknowledged by IPAC Canada.
Interested applicants can request details 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.
More information;
https://bayrivercolleges.ca/program/ipac-medical-device-reprocessing-program/
Humber 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.
