Foundations Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control
The ACIPC Veterinary Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control (VFIPC) course is designed for all veterinary staff worldwide and aims to provide students with a broad understanding and introductory skills to enable them to assess, plan, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control activities within their veterinary workplace. It is designed and assessed at AQF Level 8 equivalent to Graduate Certificate/Diploma level. The course includes a strong integrated One Health focus.
| Date | Length of course | Registration |
| Friday 6 March 2026 | Six months | Register here |
This course provides a valuable pathway for further learning and is an important resource for those wishing to pursue a career as a veterinary infection control professional.
With 11 self-paced modules, this course allows participants to apply knowledge to their own practice. Veterinary Foundations is a key component to achieving the ACIPC Primary Credential (CICP-P). The program has been designed to accommodate busy work schedules, with a series of self-directed learning units supported by a structured online curriculum. Topics include: environmental hygiene, outbreak management, employee health, surveillance, epidemiology and microbiology. This course reflects recent evidence, guidelines and standards.
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