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.
World AIDS Day 2024
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Webinar: December wrap-up
ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday 4 December...
New AMS guidelines released by ASQSHC
The Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Health Care has released new guidance on...
Seed Research Grant winner 2024
ACIPC congratulates Dr Amanda Corley, winner of the Seed Research Grant for 2024. Amanda is an...
Sustainability in IPC Research grant winner 2024
ACIPC congratulates Liz Orr, winner of the 2024 ACIPC Sustainability in IPC Research grant. ...
Career Opportunity NSW
A vacancy for a full-time/part-time, on-going EL1 Senior Project Officer, Infection Prevention and...
Career opportunity QLD
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Elaine Graham Robertson Award winner 2024
ACIPC congratulates Nicole Marsh, winner of the 2024 Elaine Graham Robertson Award. Dr Nicole...
Education
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.
Education
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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