IPAC Course Endorsed by IPAC Canada

Bay River College is offering Infection Prevention and Control Program endorsed by IPAC Canada

  • Overview
  • Admission
  • Financial
  • Industrial Acceptance

Overview

Bay River College’s 16-week Infection Prevention and Control Program is an online-based interactive program, endorsed by IPAC Canada. This program is designed for front-line health care workers, and or health professionals who are looking to enter the field of Infection Prevention and Control. The ultimate learning goals for this course are to increase student’s theoretical knowledge and to establish practical skills to prevent infections and diseases and solve real healthcare problems.

Topics include:

  • Adult Education Researching the Literature IPAC
  • Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Microbiology
  • Nosocomial and Community Associated Infections/ Routine and Additional Practices
  • Laboratory Approaches Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • The Basic Concepts of Epidemiology
  • Surveillance/ Surveillance Program
  • Outbreak Knowledge and Response
  • Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Sanitation
  • Facility Design and Development
  • IPAC and principles of Communication and Leadership
  • IPAC and Principles of Management and Professionalism
  • Course Duration16 weeks
  • Practicum DurationN/A
  • Study OptionsOnline
  • Workplacement N/A
  • Credential IPAC Endorsed by IPAC Canada
  • Industry Demand High
  • Expected Salary N/A
  • Professional Level Professional development; Career Upgrade
  • Program Type Complete Certification

Registration is now open for January 2023 intake.

Program runs through:

  • Winter: January – April
  • Summer: May – August
  • Fall: September- December

Why become an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

“Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners (ICP) are professionals who have dedicated their careers to preventing the spread of infections in health care settings.

ICPs are employed as a part of an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) teams in a variety of settings including Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Public Health authorities, various ministries, and consulting companies. Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners from a variety of backgrounds – many have training as nurses, epidemiologists, public health professionals, microbiologists, lab technicians, or physicians. One of the important achievements in a career of Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners is the CIC certification, achieved through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.

If you are an individual who enjoys collaborating with several different departments including nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, lab, and pharmacy to name a few; loves a good challenge, enjoys forensic work in searching for answers, and you are looking for a career in which you will touch many lives, and impact outcomes by sharing your expertise you found your calling.”

Admission

  • Government issued Picture ID (For Canadian) or copy of valid Passport (for International Students)
  • The applicant must have an experience in the health care industry, especially in the field of infection control.

What Our Students Say?

Professinal College. Professional studies. I like it.

Johnson P.

I studies at Bay River College. I like it.

Debby J.

Very cooperative instructor. Very friendly class. I like Bay river College

Simran Jaka

Financial

Bay River College Infection Prevention and Control Program Accredited by Canadian Nurses Association

Cost: $2,000.00

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

What Our Students Say?

Professinal College. Professional studies. I like it.

Johnson P.

I studies at Bay River College. I like it.

Debby J.

Very cooperative instructor. Very friendly class. I like Bay river College

Simran Jaka

Industrial Acceptance

What Our Students Say?

Professinal College. Professional studies. I like it.

Johnson P.

I studies at Bay River College. I like it.

Debby J.

Very cooperative instructor. Very friendly class. I like Bay river College

Simran Jaka