Infection Control Course (IPC) According to CBAHI Standards
Master Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) according to CBAHI standards through practical training in patient safety, infection surveillance, PPE, sterilization, medical waste management, outbreak response, and healthcare quality improvement.
Course overview
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is one of the most critical pillars of patient safety, healthcare quality, and organizational risk management. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain among the leading causes of preventable patient harm worldwide, affecting patient outcomes, increasing healthcare costs, extending hospital stays, and exposing healthcare workers to significant occupational risks. Effective infection prevention programs require standardized practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous monitoring, and strict compliance with national and international healthcare standards.
The Infection Control Course (IPC) According to CBAHI Standards is a specialized professional training program designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for implementing infection prevention and control systems that comply with the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) National Standards while aligning with international best practices published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Joint Commission International (JCI).
Throughout the course, participants gain practical experience in hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), sterilization and disinfection, healthcare-associated infection surveillance, medical waste management, occupational health, environmental infection control, communicable disease management, emergency outbreak response, and continuous performance monitoring. Practical workshops, case studies, demonstrations, and simulations help participants translate infection prevention principles into daily clinical practice.
Upon completion, participants will be able to establish safer healthcare environments, reduce infection risks, improve compliance with CBAHI requirements, strengthen patient and staff safety, participate in infection surveillance programs, support accreditation readiness, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives across healthcare organizations.
How can healthcare professionals implement effective infection prevention and control according to CBAHI standards?
This course provides practical knowledge and hands-on training in implementing CBAHI infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization, infection surveillance, environmental safety, outbreak preparedness, medical waste management, occupational health, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Who is this course for?
Physicians of all specialties
Nurses
Laboratory technicians
Radiology technicians
Physiotherapy technicians
Central Sterilization staff
Housekeeping personnel
Laundry services staff
Food services staff
Healthcare quality professionals
Occupational safety officers
Hospital administrators
Emergency response teams
Infection prevention practitioners
Healthcare support staff
Why this course matters
Effective infection prevention programs reduce healthcare-associated infections, improve patient safety, protect healthcare workers, strengthen organizational resilience, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, minimize environmental risks, and improve healthcare quality while supporting CBAHI accreditation and international best practices.
Key takeaways
- CBAHI infection control standards.
- WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene.
- Healthcare-associated infection surveillance.
- Personal protective equipment best practices.
- Sterilization quality assurance.
- Medical waste management.
- Occupational health protection.
- Environmental infection prevention.
- Outbreak preparedness planning.
- Healthcare quality improvement.
- Patient safety enhancement.
- Performance monitoring systems.
- Internal auditing methods.
- Continuous compliance strategies.
- Accreditation readiness.
Needs and problems addressed
- Healthcare-associated infections.
- Poor hand hygiene compliance.
- Inconsistent PPE usage.
- Unsafe sharps handling.
- Improper sterilization practices.
- Weak infection surveillance systems.
- Occupational exposure risks.
- Poor medical waste management.
- Environmental contamination.
- Construction-related infection risks.
- Insufficient outbreak preparedness.
- Non-compliance with accreditation standards.
Tools and methods
- CBAHI Infection Control Standards
- WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance
- Standard Precautions
- Transmission-Based Precautions
- Sterilization Monitoring
- Biological Indicators
- Chemical Indicators
- Medical Waste Management Systems
- Occupational Health Programs
- Internal Audit Methodology
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Performance Indicators
- Continuous Quality Improvement
Related professional roles
- Infection Prevention Specialist
- Infection Control Nurse
- Hospital Epidemiologist
- Quality Manager
- Patient Safety Officer
- Occupational Health Officer
- Hospital Administrator
- Clinical Risk Manager
- Central Sterile Services Manager
- Environmental Services Supervisor
- Healthcare Compliance Officer
- Healthcare Quality Consultant
Course schedule and training providers
Choose the provider and venue that best suit you. Fees and availability may differ by intake.
| Country | Training provider | Venue | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | American Board for Professional Training | General | 180 USD |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Interpret CBAHI infection control standards.
- Apply WHO hand hygiene recommendations.
- Use personal protective equipment correctly.
- Implement safe sharps management practices.
- Apply sterilization and disinfection procedures.
- Monitor healthcare-associated infections.
- Participate in infection surveillance programs.
- Manage occupational exposure incidents.
- Apply blood and body fluid exposure protocols.
- Implement communicable disease control measures.
- Manage healthcare waste safely.
- Apply infection control during construction activities.
- Monitor infection control performance indicators.
- Participate in internal infection control audits.
- Support outbreak preparedness and emergency response.
Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of Infection Prevention and CBAHI Standards
Principles of infection prevention, patient safety, healthcare quality, CBAHI infection control requirements, WHO recommendations, JCI principles, and organizational infection prevention programs.
Module 2: Standard Precautions and Personal Protection
Hand hygiene, WHO Five Moments, PPE selection and use, respiratory hygiene, sharps safety, blood and body fluid exposure management, occupational health, staff vaccination, and exposure reporting.
Module 3: Sterilization, Disinfection, and Environmental Safety
Cleaning and decontamination processes, sterilization methods, biological and chemical monitoring, environmental cleaning, laundry services, healthcare waste management, and environmental infection prevention.
Module 4: Infection Surveillance and Communicable Diseases
Healthcare-associated infection surveillance, communicable disease control, isolation precautions, surveillance indicators, outbreak investigation, epidemiological monitoring, reporting systems, and corrective actions.
Module 5: Construction Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Continuous Improvement
Infection prevention during construction and renovation, environmental risk assessment, outbreak response planning, emergency preparedness, internal audits, performance measurement, continuous monitoring, and accreditation readiness.
Projects and practical work
- Perform a hand hygiene compliance audit.
- Conduct an infection risk assessment.
- Develop an infection prevention improvement plan.
- Evaluate PPE compliance within a healthcare unit.
- Prepare a sharps safety protocol.
- Analyze healthcare-associated infection data.
- Design an infection surveillance dashboard.
- Develop a medical waste management workflow.
- Complete an environmental infection control checklist.
- Participate in an outbreak response simulation.
- Conduct a mock CBAHI infection control audit.
- Prepare a departmental infection control action plan.
Prerequisites
- No previous IPC certification is required.
- Basic healthcare knowledge is recommended.
- Employment or interest in healthcare practice.
- Commitment to practical workshops and simulations.
- Participation in discussions and exercises.
- Attendance of at least 75% of training hours.
Certificate and accreditation
Participants who attend at least 75% of the scheduled training hours and actively participate in lectures, workshops, simulations, and practical activities will receive an Advanced Professional Training Certificate issued by the American Board. The certificate recognizes competency in Infection Prevention and Control aligned with CBAHI standards and international best practices and does not represent official certification from CBAHI.
Express your interest
Submit your details and the course team will contact you about the schedule you select.
Complete the internal registration form to enroll in the Infection Control Course (IPC) According to CBAHI Standards. After reviewing your application, our admissions team will contact you with enrollment confirmation, payment instructions, and the next available training schedule. Join healthcare professionals committed to strengthening patient safety, reducing healthcare-associated infections, and achieving excellence in infection prevention through internationally recognized best practices.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend this course?
The course is designed for physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, radiology staff, central sterilization teams, housekeeping staff, quality professionals, occupational safety officers, emergency response teams, and all healthcare personnel who interact directly or indirectly with patients.
Does the course follow CBAHI standards?
Yes. The curriculum is designed around CBAHI Infection Prevention and Control standards while incorporating international best practices from WHO and JCI.
Will practical skills be included?
Yes. Participants complete practical exercises involving hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization monitoring, infection surveillance, outbreak response, environmental safety, medical waste management, and internal auditing.
Does the course address emerging infectious diseases?
Yes. The program includes outbreak preparedness, epidemic response planning, isolation procedures, and emergency response strategies for communicable diseases such as COVID-19.
Can I attend online?
Yes. The course is available through live online training, classroom instruction, and hotel-based executive delivery. Online participants receive recorded lectures for 12 months after course completion.
Is this course suitable for non-clinical staff?
Yes. Administrative personnel, environmental services staff, housekeeping, laundry, catering, occupational safety, and other support departments benefit from the infection prevention principles covered.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants meeting the attendance and participation requirements receive an Advanced Professional Training Certificate issued by the American Board recognizing competency in Infection Prevention and Control according to CBAHI standards.