IPAC Canada Webinars
The opinions expressed in these webinars are not necessarily the views of IPAC Canada. Presentation of webinars sponsored by industry partners does not imply endorsement of any specific company, product or service.
Upcoming Webinars
Exploring the role of rapid respiratory diagnostics in acute and long-term care settings
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 Mt/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 Et, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, September 4, 2026.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
This webinar is generously supported by:
Unseen Vectors and the Sterile Truth: Rethinking Infection Control for the Anesthesiologist
This webinar is a collaboration between Ontario Anesthesiologists/Ontario Medical Association and IPAC Canada.
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 4 PM PT, 5 PM MT/SK, 6 PM CT, 7 PM ET, 8 PM AT, 8:30 PM NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS ONLY.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
Flexible Endoscope Basics for the Reprocessing Technician
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS (OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO YOUR MDRD COLLEAGUES)
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, September 11, 2026.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of
The Bug Files: Navigating Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli (MDR-GNB)
A SERIES OF TWO WORKSHOPS (3 hours each):
From laboratory reports to outbreak response, these sessions equip infection control professionals with practical strategies, evidence-based insights, and interactive case studies for effective prevention and patient management related to MDR GNB in healthcare settings.
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS
Session 1 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (1300-1600 Eastern)
Deciphering the Narrative: Understanding MDR-GNB from the Laboratory to the Patient
Session 2 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (1300-1600 Eastern)
The Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzle: Screening Strategies and Outbreak Management
A Certificate of Completion will be provided by email after each webinar.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
Session 1: Friday, September 18, 2026; Session 2: Friday, October 23, 2026
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of
Breaking Down Abstracts: A Practical Approach for IPAC Professionals
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 N
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of
Micro 101 – Laboratory Basics
Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, November 20, 2026.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of
Leading Beyond Your Role: From Team Leadership to System Influence
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Time: 12:00–3:00 pm EST
Duration: 3 hours
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, January 15, 2027.
3 IPUs will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 2.5 hours before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
Recent Webinars
Recordings of recent webinars can be found below. Any webinars that are for Members Only are viewable from within the secure Members Only Area – Past Webinars.
Unit-Led Just-In-Time Coaching: Part Of A Winning Strategy To Improve Hand Hygiene
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Documents:
This webinar is generously supported by:
Dr. John Embil 2026 Award Recipients
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 Mt/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 Et, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
This webinar is generously supported by:
Rooted in Trust: Infection Prevention as a Relational Practice, Not Just a Technical One
IPAC CANADA DEI LEARNING SERIES 2026
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 0900 PT, 1000 MT/SK, 1100 CT, 1200 ET, 1300 At, 1330 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Related documents:
This webinar is provided by the IPAC Canada DEI Working Group.
Leading and Lagging Your Way to Hand Hygiene Improvement
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided..
Related information:
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of:
IPAC Canada Mentorship Program
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS
No IPU’s will be provided for this webinar.
Please Click HERE for more information.
The Impact of Patient Hygiene on Hospital Acquired HAIs
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A Certificate of Completion for 1 IPU will be provided after the webinar.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
We thank Stryker for their support of this webinar.
Safety, Quality, Risk, Leadership Interest Group
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS
IPUs are not provided for this informational webinar.
The Board of Directors of IPAC Canada announces endorsement of the new Safety, Quality, Risk, Leadership Interest Group (SQRL). Safety, Quality, Risk, and Leadership are integral applied and supporting core competencies, necessary to promote safe, quality care and the translation of evidence-based practice to clinical practice.
As an introduction to this new Interest Group, members are invited to attend this inaugural networking meeting, presented by Stefania Cloutier, Director (Chapters and Interest Groups).
Certification Board of Infection Control – 2026 Update
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
IPUs are not provided for this information webinar.
Please Click HERE for more information.
Reprocessing in the Real World: Four Cases, Four Solutions, Fast
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 1030 PT, 1130 MT/SK, 1230 CT, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend at least 45 minutes of the webinar to obtain a certificate.
Please Click HERE for more information.
CLABSI Prevention: Surveillance, Reporting, Prevention and the Role of Vascular Access Care and Maintenance
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT, 1200 CT/SK, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
New Members Orientation
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 1300 Eastern (1.0 hour)
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada members only.
Note: No certificates will be issued for this webinar.
Join members of IPAC Canada’s Staff, Directors, and Committee Chairs as we give an overview of the opportunities, tools, and benefits available to members. Learn more about education opportunities, resources on our website, our chapters, and interest groups.
A conversation on compassion: Shaping the future of person-centred IPC
A collaboration of IPAC Canada and the Infection Prevention Society (IPS)
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 1100 Eastern, 1600 GMT, 1700 CET
Duration: 1.0 hours
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members and IPS Members
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
A Certificate of Completion will be provided by email after the webinar.
Mentimeter will be used for audience participation.
The G.R.O.W. Framework - From Reflection to Revolution: Leading the Future of Healthcare
A leadership session with Celina Caesar-Chavannes
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 1000PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT/SK, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 3 hours
This webinar is free for IPAC Canada Members; Non-Member fee is $150 CAD (see Non-Member Payment Form below). 3 IPUs will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Please see the informational flyer for more information and session objectives – and learn more about Celina Caesar-Chavannes and her commitment to transforming lives, fostering inclusivity, and restoring our collective humanity with joy.
Attendees: Please download the Accompanying Workbook for this session. This will be used by participants during the webinar.
From Genes to Germs: How bacterial gene expression impacts IPAC
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 1030 PT, 1130 MT, 1230 CT/SK, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of:
Evolution of Test Methodology and Disinfectant Technology
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT, 1200 CT/SK, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 N
Duration: 1.0 hours
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members and Non-Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Related Link and Slide Deck
- Health Canada Database for Disinfectants: Drug Product Database: Access the database – Canada.ca
- Slide deck for this webinar.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of:
Please click HERE for background information on this webinar.
Capacity-Building for Planetary Health and Sustainable, Climate Resilient Care
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT, 1200 CT/SK, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please Click HERE for more information.
Environmental Sustainability and IPAC: Exploring our Position Statement
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 1030 PT, 1130 MT, 1230 CT/SK, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
What Can Go Wrong with Cleaning and Disinfection?
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 1030 PT, 1130 MT, 1230 CT/SK, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please click HERE for more information.
Managing the Measles Outbreak in Southwest Ontario
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 1030 PT, 1130 MT/SK, 1230 CT/SK, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Teaming for Safety
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1030PT, 1130 MT/SK, 1230 CT, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Sustainability and Human Waste Management: A Review of the Science Behind the Claims
NEW Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1.0 hours
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members and Non-Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
This webinar is made possible through the generous support of:
Please click HERE for more information about this webinar.
Biofilm in Wet Environments
Date: Wednesday, October 8 2025
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1400 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1.0 hours
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members and Non-Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Thank you to Sani Marc for their generous support of this webinar.
Please click HERE for more information about this webinar.
What is So Special About Special Pathogens?
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 1030PT, 1130 MT/SK, 1230 CT, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is for IPAC Canada Members.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Please click HERE for more information.
WE THANK CLOROX PRO FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THIS WEBINAR.
Re-certification through Continuing Education
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