Short Course in IPC During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance in Healthcare Facilities

ACIPC is pleased to offer a new short course in  – IPC During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance in Healthcare Facilities

Individual Bookings

Use the following button to book individual students into the Short Course in IPC during construction, renovation and maintenance in healthcare facilities. If you pay by credit card when booking, the student will be automatically allocated to the next available course.

Date for 2026

• 16 September 2026

Short Course in IPC During Construction poster

Overview

Construction, renovation and maintenance are essential in modern healthcare, but they also introduce infection risks if not carefully planned and managed. Dust, water system disturbances, altered workflows and contractor activity can all compromise the safety of patients, staff and visitors. This course is designed to strengthen confidence and capability in managing the IPC risks in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Participants will explore the key IPC principles that underpin effective risk mitigation, including the role of the IPC professional, identification of stakeholders, and embedding IPC into planning, design, commissioning and the handover processes.

A strong practical focus will be delivered through real-world examples, case studies and scenario-based discussions, supporting participants to work through complex situations and problem-solving approaches. There will be a ‘live’ tutorial.

The course will also examine strategies for effective communication with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, navigating competing priorities, escalating concerns, and influencing safe decision-making. Content will link to the relevant regulations, standards and guidelines.

This short course will be valuable for IPC professionals, project staff, clinical leaders, quality and safety staff, and facilities and engineering teams, and other interested parties from healthcare settings.

This course comprises of approximately 20 hours of self-directed learning units supported by a structured online curriculum. The course will be undertaken over a twelve week period and a certificate of completion will be issued to students who complete the course.

Course learning outcomes

1. Acquire knowledge of the risks of pathogen transmission associated with various construction, renovation, and maintenance activities, routine and non-routine.
2. Effectively contribute to discussions on design options which support effective IPC practices, in addition to ‘engineering out’ IPC risks.
3. Effectively assess the risks associated with construction, renovation, and maintenance activities, and apply risk mitigation strategies to reduce risk of healthcare-associated infections.
4. Plan and coordinate the implementation and impact of monitoring strategies related to construction, renovation and maintenance activities in conjunction with the relevant teams and take appropriate action.
5. Generate informed solutions to complex issues, in conjunction with construction, renovation and maintenance teams as appropriate.
6. Identify required governance documentation and reporting mechanisms and action as appropriate.

Cost

• $770

If you have any questions, please email learning@acipc.org.au for more information.