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, aged care 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.
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EGM to accept a revised Constitution 19 August 2024
The Executive Council (the Board) of ACIPC is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting of members...
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Claire Boardman Award applications now open
Applications are now open for the Claire Boardman Medal for Leadership in Infection Prevention and...
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Preventing infections to fight AMR panel discussion
Join GAMA Healthcare and ACIPC for a global panel discussion on Monday 22 July 2024. Topic...
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Person-centred aged care in the company of animals
The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control and Companion Animal Network...
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Aged Care Community of Practice Webinar August
Nitty gritty of aged care IPC surveillance/audit Date & time: Wednesday 14 August at 12.00 pm...
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Hajj
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a rare but severe respiratory illness. It is spread...
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Apply now: ACIPC Conference Scholarships
ACIPC offers scholarships each year to financial members to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses...
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Webinar How to write a successful research grant
ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday 26 June at...
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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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