Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) core components and multimodal strategies

Using WHO’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) core components as a roadmap, you will see how effective IPC programmes can prevent harm from health care-associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the point of care. This course will introduce you to the multimodal strategy for IPC implementation, and define how this strategy works to create systemic and cultural changes that improve IPC practices. This foundational knowledge will guide you in effective development and implementation of IPC programmes and IPC education in your facility.

Please note: These materials were launched on 24/07/2020.

Self-paced
Language: English
COVID-19

Course information

This course is also available in the following languages:

Русский - македонски

Overview: In this introductory course you will learn the essential components of effective IPC programmes, including multimodal strategies for implementation, at the national and facility level, according to scientific evidence and the advice of WHO and international experts.

Learning objectives: By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • describe how the WHO Core Components relate to the implementation of a successful IPC programme; and
  • describe multimodal strategies that can be applied to improve IPC activities.

Course duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Certificates: A Confirmation of Participation is available to participants who complete 100% of the course material.

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Certificate Requirements

  • Gain a Confirmation of Participation by completing at least 100% of the course material.