Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control
2025 Dates
Fundamentals of IPC for Public Health
October 20 – 21, 2025 | Virtual | 9:00am – 6:00pm ET
Fundamentals of IPC for the Non-Clinician
October 22 – 23, 2025 | Virtual | 9:00am – 6:00pm ET
Course Overview – Fundamentals of IPC for Public Health
Public health professionals play a critical role in safeguarding communities from infectious diseases. To meet the ever-evolving challenges of infection threats, they must implement prevention and control strategies swiftly and effectively across diverse settings. This interactive, instructor-led course delivers an in-depth exploration of community-based infection control activities, including outreach, case and outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, data management, and stakeholder engagement through education and technical guidance. It equips participants with the essential principles of infection prevention and control (IPC), preparing them for active roles in responding to infectious disease threats and promoting health equity in public health initiatives.
Course Overview – Fundamentals of IPC for the Non-Clinician
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a vital aspect of maintaining safe environments, not just in healthcare but in numerous sectors where infection risks are present. This interactive instructor-led course equips non-clinicians with fundamental IPC principles, helping them better understand their role in preventing the spread of infections. Participants will explore essential topics such as modes of transmission, risk management, and best practices for infection control. The course emphasizes the collaborative nature of IPC, ensuring that all stakeholders—from administrators to frontline staff—are equipped to support effective infection prevention strategies.
Questions?
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2025 Course Registration
2025 Registration Fees
| Member | $955 |
| Non-Member | $1,155 |
Registration Details
- Registration ends when capacity is reached or at deadline. (Course size is limited.)
- Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received and processed by APIC 10 business days prior to the start of the course.
- Once payment is received, an email confirmation will be sent within 24 hours to the email address on file. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please contact education@apic.org.
- Prefer to pay by check? Please reach out to us at education@apic.org, and we can provide further directions to pay by check.
Group Registrations
Have a group of five or more learners wanting to take the Fundamentals of IPC Training? Email us at education@apic.org, and we can assist you with your group registration.
To register a group:
- Contact education@apic.org for group registration form.
- Complete a registration form for each individual and submit with group form for pricing to education@apic.org. Please note: All registrants must be identified at this time, and no late additions will be permitted.
- Group invoice will be generated for processing of payment (credit card or check) for registration.
- Each registrant will receive an email confirmation once payment is processed and registrations are complete.
Please Note: Group registrations are not confirmed until payment is received and must be processed by APIC on or before the registration deadline.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be sent via email to education@apic.org 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Any request received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. Once you have activated your learning system or accessed your online education account, a registration can no longer be refunded.
Substitutions
No substitutions are allowed.
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CNEs: TBD
Visit the Continuing Education (CE) Credit and Joint Accreditation webpage for additional details.
