Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

One-Year Institutional-Based Program

Program Overview

The Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a comprehensive one-year institutional-based training program designed to develop qualified IPC professionals who can lead infection control practices across healthcare settings.

Aligned with the standards of the GIHMS/CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and, this program equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and tools to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), ensuring patient and staff safety and promoting quality healthcare delivery.

Program Objectives

Graduates of this diploma program will be able to:

• Implement global best practices in infection prevention and control
• Monitor and manage infection surveillance and outbreak response
• Apply standard and transmission-based precautions effectively
• Ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, and waste management
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and IPC-related training
• Contribute to hospital accreditation and regulatory compliance 
• Lead the development and updating of institutional IPC policies and SOPs

Who Should Enroll?

This diploma is ideal for:

• Healthcare Professionals (Nurses, Doctors, Lab Technicians)
• Infection Control Officers/Coordinators
• Quality and Risk Management Staff
• Public Health Graduates
• Environmental Health Practitioners
• Hospital Administrators 

Curriculum Highlights

The program

Core Modules:

• Introduction to Infection Control & Epidemiology
• Microbiology for IPC
• Standard & Transmission-Based Precautions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use & Policy
• Environmental Cleaning & Waste Management
• Sterilization & Disinfection Standards
• Surveillance of HAIs and Outbreak Management
• Antimicrobial Stewardship & Resistance
• COVID-19 & Emerging Infections Response
• Healthcare Facility Risk Assessment & Zoning
• Infection Control in Special Settings (ICUs, ORs, NICUs, etc.)
• Auditing, Monitoring & Reporting Tools (KPIs, Checklists)
• Staff Training & Behavioral Change Strategies
• IPC Documentation & Accreditation Prep

Certification

Upon successful completion of the diploma program, participants will receive:
✅ Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
✅ Certificate of Practicum Completion
✅ Logbook & Project Evaluation Report
✅ Preparedness for Institutional Audits (JCI/Local Regulatory Bodies)

 Program Duration

12 Months

• 6 Months Theoretical Training (Classroom/Virtual)
• 6 Months Institutional Practicum/Internship
• Regular case studies, fieldwork, and presentations

Teaching Methodology

• Interactive Lectures & Workshops
• Case-Based Learning & Simulations
• Supervised Clinical Rotations
• Infection Control Audits & Risk Mapping
• Real-time Outbreak Response Planning
• Assignments, Exams, and Final Project

Institutional Support & Resources

• Access to infection control kits and tools
• Supervision by qualified IPC professionals
• Site visits to healthcare and laboratory settings
• Preparation for roles in hospitals

Why Choose This IPC Diploma?
✅ Enhances career opportunities in national and international healthcare settings
✅ Meets accreditation and regulatory requirements
✅ Prepares graduates for leadership roles in hospital IPC teams

Build a Safer Healthcare Future

Join the next generation of infection control leaders and become a vital force in protecting patients, healthcare workers, and communities from preventable infections.

Call: +92 333 2770 656, +92 310 7799 122
Email: gihms.edu.pk@gmail.com