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.
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ACIPC Conference program is now available
We’re pleased to announce that the program for this year’s conference is now available. Expect a...
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Career Opportunity VIC
Alfred Health is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant Description Full Time Permanent...
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Career Opportunity QLD
Darling Downs Health are seeking an IPC Clinical Nurse Consultant. Description Clinical Nurse...
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Career Opportunity TAS
TAS Exciting Job Opportunity: Nurse Manager – Infection, Prevention and Control Service The...
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Career Opportunity QLD
Metro North Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection...
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Making correctional centres resilient to disease
ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Friday 30 August at...
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Aged Care IPC guide now available
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released its Aged Care...
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Did you miss our recent webinar?
Thank you to those who attended our recent webinar with GAMA Healthcare "Surface to Patient:...
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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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