AHCA Product of the Week 2025 – Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO)

AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as Infection Preventionists (IPs) as established in the CMS Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long Term Care Facilities. Through this program, individuals will be specially trained to effectively implement and manage an Infection Prevention and Control Program in a nursing facility or assisted living community. CMS and AHCA both recommend that nursing facilities have at least two Infection Preventionists.

It addresses both clinical and organizational systems, processes, and cultural aspects of infection prevention and control. These are fundamental to effectively leading and administering a center’s Infection Prevention and Control program. AHCA’s IPCO Training Certificate is valid for three years at which time it must be renewed.

This training incorporates information from the COVID-19 pandemic, the most recent regulatory requirements as well as sections on Candida auris, Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs), and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Additionally, there is an entire section about operating an effective water management program.

$450 for AHCA/NCAL members

$650 for Non-members

CEs: 24.50 ANCC Nursing Credits and 24.5 NAB CEs

Audience: Infection Preventionists, Nurses, Administrators, Nursing Home Leadership/Management (Clinical & Non-Clinical Leaders)

AHCA’s IPCO Training Certificate is valid for three years at which time it must be renewed.  For information about renewing training certificates, visit educate.ahcancal.org/p/IPCOExam.

Click here to learn more and register.