There are many educational opportunities specifically designed to improve IPC knowledge for staff working within industry and healthcare settings of all types. The tables below, though not exhaustive, provide information and links to the most relevant and readily available resources.
Resources suitable for industry and all non-clinical staff |
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Infection Prevention and Control - eLearning |
Department of Health, Victoria with VICNISS (Victorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance) VICNISS - Infection Prevention and Control eLearning Modules |
Suitable for induction and refresher training. Select all or some of six discrete modules:
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Online modules x 6 |
10 minutes per module |
Free |
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Hand Hygiene Non-Clinical Online Learning Module |
Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH) National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System Learner (southrock.com) After log-in, select Hand Hygiene Modules > Hand Hygiene Non-Clinical Online Learning Module |
Hand hygiene module for non-clinical staff and persons working in other industries requiring infection prevention and control. |
Online module x 1 |
Approx 1 hour |
Free; log-in required |
Resources suitable for all HCW (includes aged care, rural, remote, disability, and Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander health staff) |
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Infection Prevention and Control - eLearning |
Department of Health, Victoria with VICNISS (Victorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance) VICNISS - Infection Prevention and Control eLearning Modules |
Suitable for induction and refresher training. Select all or some of six discrete modules:
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Online modules x 6 Select some or all modules. |
10 minutes per module |
Free |
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Basics of Infection Prevention and Control – Orientation Module |
Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH) National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System Learner (southrock.com) After log-in, select required module/s
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Basic orientation to infection prevention and control, suitable for all healthcare workers. Can be used as part of induction training, or as an annual update. Includes preventing and controlling infections, standard precautions and transmission-based precautions, invasive device use and management, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, staff health and safety. |
1 online module |
Approx 1 hour per module |
Free; enrolment required |
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Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH), as above
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A suite of ten IPC modules including: IPC orientation, principles of IPC, risk management, microbiology and multi drug resistant organisms, clean and safe health service environments, preventing and managing occupational exposures, surveillance and quality improvement, epidemiology and outbreak prevention and management, HCW screening and immunisation, reusable medical devices and renovation, repairs, and redevelopment risk management. |
10 online modules Select some or all modules. Workbook provides additional information |
Approx 1 hour per module |
Free; enrolment required |
Hand Hygiene Modules |
Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH), as above Additional training available: Hand Dermatitis Module and Hand Hygiene Auditor Modules
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A suite of 9 hand hygiene modules, one for each of these professional groups: allied health, dental, medical, nursing /midwifery, renal dialysis, surgeons, student HCW, and a standard theory module for any other groups. |
One online module Select one of the nine module options |
Approx 1 hour per module |
Free; enrolment required |
Resources suitable for all aged care staff |
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COVID-19 Infection control training |
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission COVID-19 infection control training | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care The training is hosted on the Alis learning information system learning.agedarequality.gov.au |
Based on the COVID-19 Infection Control Online Training Modules. Alis accounts are currently free of charge for all approved aged care providers and employees of approved providers. IPC Lead Nurses must complete this training. |
Online modules |
Free if account is linked to a Common |
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Basics of Infection Prevention and Control for Aged Care |
Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH) National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System Learner (southrock.com) After log-in, select Aged Care Modules |
Suitable for people working in aged care settings, whether having direct, indirect or minimal contact with residents |
1 online module |
Approx 1 hour |
Free; enrolment required |
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Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings |
Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) |
IPC in aged care settings. Modules:
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Online course Self-directed learning supported by an instructor. Starts on set dates. |
18-20 hours over six to eight weeks |
Fee paying |
Resources suitable for IPC leads in aged care |
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Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care – training support resource |
Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQH) National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System Learner (southrock.com) After log-in, select Aged Care Modules |
IPC for Aged care Module 2: IPC in aged care. Assumes knowledge of IPC. Supports those giving IPC education to workers in aged care settings. While designed specifically for IPC Leads, this module does not meet the requirements of an IPC training course for IPC leads in aged care facilities. |
1 online module |
Approx 1 hour |
Free |
Formal qualifications suitable for IPC professionals (consultants/managers) that also meet the requirements of an IPC training course for IPC Leads in aged care facilities |
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Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control |
Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Foundations of IPC - ACIPC - Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control |
Award-bearing AQF8 level course. Can be used as credit towards a Graduate Certificate in IPC. |
Online course Self-paced, instructor-led. Offered on scheduled dates |
100 hours over up to 24 weeks |
Fee paying |
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Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control |
Griffith University Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (3293) - Griffith University University of Adelaide James Cook University Study a Graduate Certificate of Infection Control | JCU - JCU Australia |
Award-bearing AQF8 level course. Can be used as credit towards a master’s degree in IPC. |
Online courses Self-paced, instructor-led. Offered on scheduled dates |
Average 6 months full time or 1 year part time |
Fee paying |
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Masters of Infection Prevention and Control |
Griffith University Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600) - Griffith University |
Award-bearing AQF9 level course. |
Online course Self-paced, instructor-led. Offered on scheduled dates |
1 to 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time |
Fee paying |
| To receive this document in another format, email COVID19InfectionControl@health.vic.gov.au Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. © State of Victoria, Australia, Department of Health, June 2023 |
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