Three-day (over 3 weeks) guided coursework outlining the basic elements needed to work in either a skilled nursing or acute care facility infection prevention department. The CA APIC Foundations Program is California’s premier professional intensive, designed to empower infection preventionists to work seamlessly alongside state public health leaders and workplace safety partners. By bridging clinical expertise with positive regulatory alignment, the curriculum equips IPs to become data-driven strategists who can leverage modern electronic health data and implement sustainable protocols in a unified effort to elevate the standard of care across California. The virtual platform will be Microsoft Teams.
This activity is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. CEP 3947 for a maximum of 23 contact hours or IPUs
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Participants will be able to define key terms (e.g., healthcare-associated infections, transmission routes), explain the role of various microorganisms in disease transmission, and apply evidence-based practices to reduce infection risks in healthcare settings.
Participants will be able to identify and differentiate between standard and transmission-based precautions, implement appropriate measures to prevent common healthcare-associated infections (e.g., CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI), and tailor interventions to the specific needs of acute care or long-term care settings.
Participants will be able to interpret NHSN data, analyze trends in infection rates, conduct outbreak investigations, and use quality improvement methodologies to drive continuous improvement in infection prevention programs.
Participants will be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals in infection prevention, communicate effectively with team members about infection risks and prevention strategies, and advocate for evidence-based practices to reduce infections and improve patient outcomes.
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$500.00
Registration will open soon.
Registration and CEUs hosted by San Diego & Imperial County APIC Chapter. Refund for registration available until September 1, 2026. All refunds are processed into original payment method. Refund process may take 5-7 business days upon refund request. A 2.7% PayPal service fee will be applied and not refunded. Please email californiaapic@gmail.com for refund.
CA APIC will sponsor EIGHT (8) scholarships to support this educational coursework.
Applications details available here
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Maggie Turner, M.Ed., FAPIC, CIC, PHN, RN
Anjali Levine, MPH, CIC
Jonathan Schouest, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, CPPS, FAPIC
Mamta Desai, MPH, MBA, CLS, CIC, FAPIC
Frank Myers III, MA, CIC, FAPIC
Annemarie Flood, BSN, MPH, RN, CIC, CPHQ, HACP, FAPIC
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(course work schedule below is tentative and may slightly change)
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