The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is the peak body for infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) in the region. The College was established to promote the profession and support its members. Our members are key practitioners and decision makers in the field of infection prevention and control and include nurses, healthcare workers, industry professionals, scientists, academics, educators, and policy makers.
ACIPC advocates for ICPs and infection prevention and control (IPC), focusing on leadership, education, and evidence-based practice for a healthy community. The College has a foundation of strong collegial relationships with members, key stakeholders and organisational partners. The strength of these relationships has enabled the development of high quality educational activities which support professional standards and credentialling frameworks.
Our Mission is advancing infection prevention and control across Australasia.
Our Vision is to reduce the burden of infection.
Our Values are Integrity, Openness, Ethics and Collegiality.

APCCMI 2025
The 20th Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI 2025) in Bangkok,...

Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices video series
We're excited to unveil our new video series on AS 5369:2023. The ACIPC video series on AS...

NEW ACIPC Construction and Renovation Toolkit
ACIPC has released a new Construction and Renovation Toolkit. Developed to guide health service...

NCAS Seminar Series 2025
The National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) has released its seminar series for 2025....

Register now for VIC SIG February meeting
Victorian ICPs are warmly invited to attend the VIC SIG meeting on Friday, 21 February at 8AM...

Change in Laundry Practice Standards
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee TX-016, Laundry Practice to...

Webinar: Indoor Air Quality: Your questions answered
ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Monday 24 February...

Join the new Paediatric Special Interest Group
ACIP members are warmly invited to attend the first Paediatric Special Interest Group (SIG)...

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Foundations of IPC Courses
The ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course provides a valuable pathway for further learning and is an important resource for those wishing to pursue a career as an Infection Control Professional.

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Blood Borne Virus Testing Course
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners involved in undertaking HIV and Hepatitis testing in all healthcare settings including midwifery, acute care, community health, women’s health, correctional health, rural and remote health, refugee health, sexual health, and infection prevention and control practitioners.

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Foundations of IPC International Course
The ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control – International (Foundations of IPC International) course provides a valuable pathway for further learning and is an important resource for those wishing to pursue a career as an Infection Control Professional.

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Online Short Course – Aged Care Settings
This course is designed for individuals from a variety of roles/professions working in an Aged Care Setting. It is recommended that participants have a background in nursing.

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Veterinary Foundations of IPC
The ACIPC Veterinary Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control (VFIPC) course is designed for all veterinary staff and aims to provide students with a broad understanding and introductory skills to enable them to assess, plan, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control activities within their veterinary workplace.
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