Introduction

Welcome to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) course. This comprehensive program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the transmission of infections in patients and healthcare settings. In today's global healthcare environment, the significance of IPC cannot be overstated. This is particularly true in light of recent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted the critical role that IPC plays in safeguarding the safety of patients, healthcare workers, and the public.

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National InstiTUTE of Health 

Message by National Focal Person IPC

National INSTITUTE of Health 


Course Objectives

  • DEFINE IPC AND EXPLAIN ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN HEALTHCARE
  • IDENTIFY THE VARIOUS TYPES OF INFECTIONS AND HOW THEY ARE TRANSMITTED
  • APPLY IPC PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
  • IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE IPC PRACTICES IN YOUR OWN WORKPLACE
  • TRAIN OTHER HEALTHCARE WORKERS ON IPC PRACTICES

Target Audience

  • HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS OF ALL LEVELS, 
  • STUDENTS AND NEW GRADUATES TO EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS. 

  • ANYONE WHO WORKS IN A HEALTHCARE SETTING, 

    •  ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
    •  VOLUNTEERS, 
    • AND VISITORS.





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Course Modules

Course is divided into eleven modules, each focusing on specific aspects of IPC. It covers everything from basic IPC concepts to specialized departmental considerations and emergency management.

Basic concepts in Infection prevention and control program
Microbiology and IPC
Standard and Transmission based precaution
Aseptic techniques, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and single use devices
Management of Healthcare Waste
IPC and patient safety
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Occupational Health
IPC in specialized departments
HealthCare Associated infection Surveillance
Emergency management and Role of IPC in Emergency

Subject Matter Experts

The Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) bring high level of expertise and specialized knowledge to this course. These SMEs are highly skilled professionals who have deep knowledge, extensive experience, and advanced degrees or certifications in their respective domains.

Dr. Juneda Sarfraz

Chairperson Public Health Department

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad

Dr. Fazal Hanan

Associate Professor Microbiology (Pathology)

Saidu Group of Teaching hospitals
Saidu Medical College Swat KPK

Dr. Brig. Gohar Zaman

Consultant Microbiologist

HOD Pathology, KRL Hospital, Islamabad

Prof. Dr. Fazal-ur-Rehman

Formar HOD Benazir Bhutto Hospial, Rawalpindi

Focal Person for Dengue Epidemic and Covid Pandemic

Ms. Ruth Samuel

Infection Control Manager

Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

Dr. Naseem Akhtar

Assistant Professor

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

Prof. Ejaz A. Khan

Chief of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases

Shifa International Hospital Islamabad

Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad (TI)

Head of Pathology Department

Professor, AJK Medical College
Abbas Institute of Medical College, Muzaffarabad, AJK

Dr Fazal Rabbi

Consultant Intensivist, FELTP Fellow

Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals

Dr. Sobhan Qadir

Technical Advisor-IPC

Jhpiego Pakistan

Dr. Awais Naeem

CHAIRPERSON & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEDICINE

Khyber Medical Hospital, KPK, Pakistan

Dr. Ejaz Ahmad Khan

Professor

Health Science Academy Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Mujeeb Khan

Assosiate Professor of Infectious Diseases

Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi

Course Acknowledgement

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Course. Special acknowledgment goes to Dr. Muazam Ranjha, Team Lead, for his visionary leadership; Dr. Wasif, Deputy Team Lead, for his invaluable support and guidance; Ms. Hajra Abbasi, Course Coordinator, for her meticulous organization of the course, and Qartaba Solutions, the developers who made this course possible through their technical expertise. 

 Our gratitude also extends to our sponsors and to all participants for their commitment to healthcare safety. We would like to thank Safety Net and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) for their guidelines, which have enriched our course.  


Sincerely, 

The IPC Course Team"