Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

At a glance

  • This course is for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes.
  • This course is free.
  • Participants can complete the 23 modules and sub-modules in any order and over multiple sessions.

Training overview

This specialized nursing home training covers:

  • Core activities of effective IPC programs.
  • Recommended IPC practices to reduce pathogen transmission.
  • Healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance.
  • Policy and procedure templates, audit tools, and outbreak investigation tools.

Take the Training‎

Course Length: Modules range from 30 to 90 minutes. Total completion time is approximately 20 hours.


Date Updated: 10/1/2023.


Target audience

Individuals responsible for IPC programs in nursing homes, including:

  • Physicians
  • Physician assistants
  • Registered nurses
  • Licensed practical/vocational nurses
  • Nursing home administrators
  • Program managers
  • Other health educators

Continuing education

Available continuing education: CME, CNE or CEUs

To earn continuing education, register for the course and complete:

  • All the modules
  • Post-course evaluation
  • Examination