Free CIC Recertification IPU & CEs

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Important CBIC Recertification Links

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IPU Manual - PDF 2022-Recertification-by-Continuing-Education-for-the-CIC.pdf (cbic.org)
CBIC Portfolio Sign In (cbic.org)
Recertification by IPUs FAQ Recertification by IPUs (cbic.org)
Recertification by IPUs Overview Recertification by Continuing Education (cbic.org)
IPU Criteria Chart - PDF 2021-IPUs-Criteria-Chart--Website-Version-V6.pdf (cbic.org)
IPU Tracking Sheet - PDF RecordKeepingFormforInfectionPreventionUnits.pdf (cbic.org)
IPU Webinar https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/IPUsWebinar_FullDraft.mp4

Free Webinars/Trainings for IPUs/CEs

Number of IPUs Training/Webinar Name Provider Name Link Do you need an account? Link to Create an Account
10 Total Tracking: From the Patinet and Back Again BeyondClean Total Tracking: Sterile Processing and the Staffing Crisis (on24.com) No  
5 Sterilization and Storage of Flexible Endoscopes STERIS University Course: Sterilization and Storage of Flexible Endoscopes (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
4 The Role of Central Service in Infection Control - Study Guide STERIS University Course: The Role of Central Service in Infection Control - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
3 Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning STERIS University Course: Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
2 Instrument Reprocessing: High Level Disinfection and Sterilization for the Infection Preventionist SPICE spiceducation | Course catalog | Instrument Reprocessing: High Level Disinfection a... (talentlms.com) Yes  
1 Overcoming Reprocessing Challenges by Using Single-Use Endos APIC Custom Item Detail - Overcoming Reprocessing Challenges by Using Single-Use Endos (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
1 Performing Sterilization Best Practices APIC Custom Item Detail - Performing Sterilization Best Practices (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
1 Is it Clean? STERIS University Course: Is it Clean? (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use STERIS University Course: Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 HLD or Sterilization: Is there a Choice Webinar STERIS University Course: HLD or Sterilization: Is there a Choice Webinar (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 VH2O2 Sterility Assurance with ANSI/AAMI ST90 STERIS University Course: VH2O2 Sterility Assurance with ANSI/AAMI ST90 (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Steam Sterility Assurance Monitoring STERIS University Course: Steam Sterility Assurance Monitoring (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use STERIS University Course: Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Containers: The Forgotten Medical Device STERIS University Course: Containers: The Forgotten Medical Device (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The WHY behind WHAT we do: A Focus on Quality in SPD STERIS University Course: The WHY behind WHAT we do: A Focus on Quality in SPD (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Principles of Cleaning and Decontamination of Medical Devices - eLearning STERIS University Course: The Principles of Cleaning and Decontamination of Medical Devices - eLearning (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 An Introduction to Cleaning - Study Guide STERIS University Course: An Introduction to Cleaning - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Importance of Surface Disinfection and Departmental Housekeeping STERIS University Course: The Importance of Surface Disinfection and Departmental Housekeeping (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Breaking the Chain of Infection in SPD STERIS University Course: Breaking the Chain of Infection in SPD (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Device Preparation, Packaging and VH2O2 Sterilization STERIS University Course: Device Preparation, Packaging and VH2O2 Sterilization (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Introduction to Low Temperature Sterilization - Webinar STERIS University Course: Introduction to Low Temperature Sterilization - Webinar (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Essentials of Chemical Disinfection in Healthcare - Study Guide STERIS University Course: The Essentials of Chemical Disinfection in Healthcare - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Skin Health - Care and Protection - eLearning STERIS University Course: Skin Health - Care and Protection - eLearning (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Introduction to the Basics of Anatomy and Physiology - eLearning STERIS University Course: Introduction to the Basics of Anatomy and Physiology - eLearning (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 A Journey of a Surgical Instrument STERIS University Course: A Journey of a Surgical Instrument (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Understanding Steam Sterilization - Study Guide STERIS University Course: Understanding Steam Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Hot Issues of Immediate - Use Steam Sterilization - Study Guide STERIS University Course: The Hot Issues of Immediate - Use Steam Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Eyes Have It! Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Understanding Short Cycles STERIS University Course: The Eyes Have It! Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Understanding Short Cycles (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Indicators, Disinfection and Sterilization - Study Guide STERIS University Course: Indicators, Disinfection and Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Navigating the Challenges of Extended Cycles STERIS University Course: Navigating the Challenges of Extended Cycles (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Introduction to Chemical Indicators STERIS University Course: Introduction to Chemical Indicators (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Biological Indicators: How Do BIs Work? STERIS University Course: Biological Indicators: How Do BIs Work? (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Bowie Dick Test Packs Use and Design STERIS University Course: Bowie Dick Test Packs Use and Design (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Make Tracking Software Your Workflow Partner STERIS University Course: Make Tracking Software Your Workflow Partner (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Water Quality for Reprocessing Medical Devices - Study Guide STERIS University Course: Water Quality for Reprocessing Medical Devices - Study Guide (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The Challenge of Prion Decontamination STERIS University Course: The Challenge of Prion Decontamination (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Loaner Instrument Tray Management: A Shared Responsibility STERIS University Course: Loaner Instrument Tray Management: A Shared Responsibility (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Keeping Your House Clean - Sprucing Up Your Instrument Tracking Database STERIS University Course: Keeping Your House Clean - Sprucing Up Your Instrument Tracking Database (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 Look Behind the Curtain of Chemistry Performance STERIS University Course: Look Behind the Curtain of Chemistry Performance (steris.com) Yes New account (steris.com)
1 The endoscope drying imperative – what, why, when, where, and how? (2022) Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/the-endoscope-drying-imperative-what-why-when-where-and-how-2022 Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Cleaning verification tests for flexible endoscopes Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/cleaning-verification-tests-for-flexible-endoscopes Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Visual inspection of flexible endoscopes with lighted magnification Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/visual-inspection-of-flexible-endoscopes-with-lighted-magnification Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Visual inspection of flexible endoscopes with borescopes Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/visual-inspection-of-flexible-endoscopes-with-borescopes Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 What’s inside your scopes? Simethicone and other insoluble products used during endoscopy Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/whats-inside-your-scopes-simethicone-and-other-insoluble-products-used-during-endoscopy Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Lost in Space and Translation: The Challenges of Reprocessing Re-usable Semi-Critical and Critical Medical Devices in the Outpatient Setting (On-demand) SHEA https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/lost-space-and-translation-challenges-reprocessing-re-usable-semi-critical-and-critical-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free
1 Biofilm: A slimy microbial community that lives on medical devices Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/biofilm-a-slimy-microbial-community-that-lives-on-medical-devices Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Making a splash: Contaminated droplet dispersal in decontamination areas Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/making-a-splash-contaminated-droplet-dispersal-in-decontamination-areas Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Minimizing the risk of exposure, injury, and infection during bronchoscopy Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/minimizing-the-risk-of-exposure-injury-and-infection-during-bronchoscopy Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 HAI Fast Forward: Using RCA2 as a Framework APIC Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Using RCA2 as a Framework (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Leveraging scientific evidence to improve health and safety Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/leveraging-scientific-evidence-to-improve-health-and-safety Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 How to Publish Your Research and Scholarly Activity (On-Demand) SHEA https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/how-publish-your-research-and-scholarly-activity-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default3 Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free
1 How to Review an Article (On-demand) SHEA https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/how-review-article-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free
1 HAI Fast Forward: Staffing to Survive COVID Surges APIC Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Staffing to Survive COVID Surges (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Bridging the Gap: Data Analysis and Infection Prevention APIC Custom Item Detail - Bridging the Gap: Data Analysis and Infection Prevention (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare: Emergency Temporary Standard APIC Custom Item Detail - OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare: Emergency Temporary Standard (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Reducing HAIs in the COVID World APIC Custom Item Detail - Reducing HAIs in the COVID World (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Uncovering device adverse events to improve safety for patients and personnel Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uncovering-device-adverse-events-to-improve-safety-for-patients-and-personnel Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 IPC & Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Synergistic Relationship APIC Custom Item Detail - IPC & Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Synergistic Relationship (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
1 Integration of Engineering, Project Management and Standard APIC Custom Item Detail - Integration of Engineering, Project Management and Standard (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
1 Proactive Prevention During Construction and Renovation APIC Custom Item Detail - Proactive Prevention During Construction and Renovation (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
1 Taking It to the Streets: Expanding IPC to the Community APIC Custom Item Detail - Taking It to the Streets: Expanding IPC to the Community (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
3 Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes SPICE spiceducation | Course catalog | Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes (talentlms.com) Yes
1 Management of Pediatric Patients APIC Custom Item Detail - Management of Pediatric Patients (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings APIC Custom Item Detail - Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Building Blocks for Infection Prevention in LTC; Closing Gap APIC Custom Item Detail - Building Blocks for Infection Prevention in LTC; Closing Gap (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health APIC Custom Item Detail - Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 COVID-19 and Delivery of Care in Ambulatory Care Practices APIC Custom Item Detail - COVID-19 and Delivery of Care in Ambulatory Care Practices (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 Responding to Increased Device-Associated Infection Rates APIC Custom Item Detail - Responding to Increased Device-Associated Infection Rates (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
1 An Update on AGPs: Lessons from the Pandemic & Implications for the Future (On-demand) SHEA https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/update-agps-lessons-pandemic-implications-future-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free
1 HAI Fast Forward: Reducing blood stream infections APIC Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Reducing blood stream infections (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership
2 Insertion of Central Venous Catheters 3.0 DICON (Duke Infection Control Outreach Network) Insertion of Central Venous Catheters 3.0 (duke.edu) Yes Click "Sign Up" on top green bar of page
1 Care and Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters 2.0 DICON (Duke Infection Control Outreach Network) Care and Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters 2.0 (duke.edu) Yes Click "Sign Up" on top green bar of page
1 Ultrasound probes: Challenges, risks, and strategies for improving patient safety Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/ultrasound-probes-challenges-risks-and-strategies-for-improving-patient-safety Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Respiratory protection: Unmasked Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/respiratory-protection-unmasked Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Hand hygiene in healthcare settings Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/hand-hygiene-in-healthcare-settings Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during endoscopy and reprocessing Ofstead & Associates https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/proper-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-during-endoscopy-and-reprocessing Yes https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register
1 The Basics of Tuberculosis in the Era of COVID-19 SHEA https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/basics-tuberculosis-era-covid-19-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free  
1 Now Playing, Biofilms - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Study Guide STERIS University https://university.steris.com/course/view.php?id=290 Yes  
1 187 total webinars available - Note: Not all webinars provide IPU/CNEs APIC Webinars (apic.org) Yes - Active APIC membership  
6.75 Foundational Course in Infection Prevention & Control

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

Playlist Details - Foundational Course in Infection Prevention and Control - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
14.5 Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control 

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control - IPC - Intermediate (vcu.edu) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas

https://viptc.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/141182/enrollment/new

14 Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control 

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control - IPC - Advanced (vcu.edu) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
3.5 Infection Prevention & Control in Home Health and Hospice

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

VIPTC-Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Home Health & Hospice Course - VCU Health Continuing Education - Continuing Education (CE) - VIPTC-Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Home Health & Hospice Course (cloud-cme.com) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
0.75 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Pediactric Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Pediatric Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control in Behavioral Health Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control in Behavioral Health Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies for Pharmacy

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Pharmacy - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Antimicrobial Stewardship for Long-Term Care Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Antimicrobial Stewardship For Long-Term Care Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Antimicrobial Stewardship in ICU Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Antimicrobial Stewardship in ICU Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Ambulatory Surgical Centers - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 1

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 1 - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 2

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 2 - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Cleaning & Disinfection

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Cleaning & Disinfection - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
0.5 Waste Management

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Waste Management - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Legionella Prevention & Control

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Legionella Prevention & Control (July 2023) - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 VDH Proactive Infection Prevention & Control Assessments

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

VIPTC Webinar: VDH Proactive Infection Prevention and Control Assessments - VCU Health Continuing Education - Continuing Education (CE) - VIPTC Webinar: VDH Proactive Infection Prevention and Control Assessments (cloud-cme.com) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
1 Reporting Requirements for Healthcare-Associated Infections

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Reporting Requirements for Healthcare-Associated Infections - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
 Varies Microbiology Modules

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

On-Demand Catalog - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas  
Varies  Preventing & Controlling Infection Modules

Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center

- Virginia Commonwealth University

 

On-Demand Catalog - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu) Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas