Digital CIC Library
Important CBIC Recertification Links
Name |
Link |
IPU Manual - PDF |
2022-Recertification-by-Continuing-Education-for-the-CIC.pdf (cbic.org) |
CBIC Portfolio |
Sign In (cbic.org) |
Recertification by IPUs FAQ |
Recertification by IPUs (cbic.org) |
Recertification by IPUs Overview |
Recertification by Continuing Education (cbic.org) |
IPU Criteria Chart - PDF |
2021-IPUs-Criteria-Chart--Website-Version-V6.pdf (cbic.org) |
IPU Tracking Sheet - PDF |
RecordKeepingFormforInfectionPreventionUnits.pdf (cbic.org) |
IPU Webinar |
https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/IPUsWebinar_FullDraft.mp4 |
Free Webinars/Trainings for IPUs/CEs
Number of IPUs |
Training/Webinar Name |
Provider Name |
Link |
Do you need an account? |
Link to Create an Account |
| 10 | Total Tracking: From the Patinet and Back Again | BeyondClean | Total Tracking: Sterile Processing and the Staffing Crisis (on24.com) | No | |
| 5 | Sterilization and Storage of Flexible Endoscopes | STERIS University | Course: Sterilization and Storage of Flexible Endoscopes (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 4 | The Role of Central Service in Infection Control - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: The Role of Central Service in Infection Control - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 3 | Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning | STERIS University | Course: Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 2 | Instrument Reprocessing: High Level Disinfection and Sterilization for the Infection Preventionist | SPICE | spiceducation | Course catalog | Instrument Reprocessing: High Level Disinfection a... (talentlms.com) | Yes | |
| 1 | Overcoming Reprocessing Challenges by Using Single-Use Endos | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Overcoming Reprocessing Challenges by Using Single-Use Endos (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Performing Sterilization Best Practices | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Performing Sterilization Best Practices (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Is it Clean? | STERIS University | Course: Is it Clean? (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use | STERIS University | Course: Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | HLD or Sterilization: Is there a Choice Webinar | STERIS University | Course: HLD or Sterilization: Is there a Choice Webinar (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | VH2O2 Sterility Assurance with ANSI/AAMI ST90 | STERIS University | Course: VH2O2 Sterility Assurance with ANSI/AAMI ST90 (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Steam Sterility Assurance Monitoring | STERIS University | Course: Steam Sterility Assurance Monitoring (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use | STERIS University | Course: Critical Contact Points between OR and SPD: Point of Use (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Containers: The Forgotten Medical Device | STERIS University | Course: Containers: The Forgotten Medical Device (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The WHY behind WHAT we do: A Focus on Quality in SPD | STERIS University | Course: The WHY behind WHAT we do: A Focus on Quality in SPD (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Principles of Cleaning and Decontamination of Medical Devices - eLearning | STERIS University | Course: The Principles of Cleaning and Decontamination of Medical Devices - eLearning (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | An Introduction to Cleaning - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: An Introduction to Cleaning - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Importance of Surface Disinfection and Departmental Housekeeping | STERIS University | Course: The Importance of Surface Disinfection and Departmental Housekeeping (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Breaking the Chain of Infection in SPD | STERIS University | Course: Breaking the Chain of Infection in SPD (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Device Preparation, Packaging and VH2O2 Sterilization | STERIS University | Course: Device Preparation, Packaging and VH2O2 Sterilization (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Introduction to Low Temperature Sterilization - Webinar | STERIS University | Course: Introduction to Low Temperature Sterilization - Webinar (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Essentials of Chemical Disinfection in Healthcare - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: The Essentials of Chemical Disinfection in Healthcare - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Skin Health - Care and Protection - eLearning | STERIS University | Course: Skin Health - Care and Protection - eLearning (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Introduction to the Basics of Anatomy and Physiology - eLearning | STERIS University | Course: Introduction to the Basics of Anatomy and Physiology - eLearning (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | A Journey of a Surgical Instrument | STERIS University | Course: A Journey of a Surgical Instrument (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Understanding Steam Sterilization - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: Understanding Steam Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Hot Issues of Immediate - Use Steam Sterilization - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: The Hot Issues of Immediate - Use Steam Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Eyes Have It! Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Understanding Short Cycles | STERIS University | Course: The Eyes Have It! Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing and Understanding Short Cycles (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Indicators, Disinfection and Sterilization - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: Indicators, Disinfection and Sterilization - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Navigating the Challenges of Extended Cycles | STERIS University | Course: Navigating the Challenges of Extended Cycles (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Introduction to Chemical Indicators | STERIS University | Course: Introduction to Chemical Indicators (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Biological Indicators: How Do BIs Work? | STERIS University | Course: Biological Indicators: How Do BIs Work? (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Bowie Dick Test Packs Use and Design | STERIS University | Course: Bowie Dick Test Packs Use and Design (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Make Tracking Software Your Workflow Partner | STERIS University | Course: Make Tracking Software Your Workflow Partner (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Water Quality for Reprocessing Medical Devices - Study Guide | STERIS University | Course: Water Quality for Reprocessing Medical Devices - Study Guide (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The Challenge of Prion Decontamination | STERIS University | Course: The Challenge of Prion Decontamination (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Loaner Instrument Tray Management: A Shared Responsibility | STERIS University | Course: Loaner Instrument Tray Management: A Shared Responsibility (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Keeping Your House Clean - Sprucing Up Your Instrument Tracking Database | STERIS University | Course: Keeping Your House Clean - Sprucing Up Your Instrument Tracking Database (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | Look Behind the Curtain of Chemistry Performance | STERIS University | Course: Look Behind the Curtain of Chemistry Performance (steris.com) | Yes | New account (steris.com) |
| 1 | The endoscope drying imperative – what, why, when, where, and how? (2022) | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/the-endoscope-drying-imperative-what-why-when-where-and-how-2022 | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Cleaning verification tests for flexible endoscopes | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/cleaning-verification-tests-for-flexible-endoscopes | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Visual inspection of flexible endoscopes with lighted magnification | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/visual-inspection-of-flexible-endoscopes-with-lighted-magnification | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Visual inspection of flexible endoscopes with borescopes | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/visual-inspection-of-flexible-endoscopes-with-borescopes | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | What’s inside your scopes? Simethicone and other insoluble products used during endoscopy | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/whats-inside-your-scopes-simethicone-and-other-insoluble-products-used-during-endoscopy | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Lost in Space and Translation: The Challenges of Reprocessing Re-usable Semi-Critical and Critical Medical Devices in the Outpatient Setting (On-demand) | SHEA | https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/lost-space-and-translation-challenges-reprocessing-re-usable-semi-critical-and-critical-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1 | Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free | |
| 1 | Biofilm: A slimy microbial community that lives on medical devices | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/biofilm-a-slimy-microbial-community-that-lives-on-medical-devices | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Making a splash: Contaminated droplet dispersal in decontamination areas | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/making-a-splash-contaminated-droplet-dispersal-in-decontamination-areas | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Minimizing the risk of exposure, injury, and infection during bronchoscopy | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/minimizing-the-risk-of-exposure-injury-and-infection-during-bronchoscopy | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | HAI Fast Forward: Using RCA2 as a Framework | APIC | Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Using RCA2 as a Framework (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Leveraging scientific evidence to improve health and safety | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/leveraging-scientific-evidence-to-improve-health-and-safety | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | How to Publish Your Research and Scholarly Activity (On-Demand) | SHEA | https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/how-publish-your-research-and-scholarly-activity-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default3 | Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free | |
| 1 | How to Review an Article (On-demand) | SHEA | https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/how-review-article-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 | Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free | |
| 1 | HAI Fast Forward: Staffing to Survive COVID Surges | APIC | Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Staffing to Survive COVID Surges (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Bridging the Gap: Data Analysis and Infection Prevention | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Bridging the Gap: Data Analysis and Infection Prevention (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare: Emergency Temporary Standard | APIC | Custom Item Detail - OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare: Emergency Temporary Standard (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Reducing HAIs in the COVID World | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Reducing HAIs in the COVID World (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Uncovering device adverse events to improve safety for patients and personnel | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/uncovering-device-adverse-events-to-improve-safety-for-patients-and-personnel | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | IPC & Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Synergistic Relationship | APIC | Custom Item Detail - IPC & Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Synergistic Relationship (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Integration of Engineering, Project Management and Standard | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Integration of Engineering, Project Management and Standard (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Proactive Prevention During Construction and Renovation | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Proactive Prevention During Construction and Renovation (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Taking It to the Streets: Expanding IPC to the Community | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Taking It to the Streets: Expanding IPC to the Community (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 3 | Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes | SPICE | spiceducation | Course catalog | Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes (talentlms.com) | Yes | |
| 1 | Management of Pediatric Patients | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Management of Pediatric Patients (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Building Blocks for Infection Prevention in LTC; Closing Gap | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Building Blocks for Infection Prevention in LTC; Closing Gap (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | COVID-19 and Delivery of Care in Ambulatory Care Practices | APIC | Custom Item Detail - COVID-19 and Delivery of Care in Ambulatory Care Practices (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | Responding to Increased Device-Associated Infection Rates | APIC | Custom Item Detail - Responding to Increased Device-Associated Infection Rates (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 1 | An Update on AGPs: Lessons from the Pandemic & Implications for the Future (On-demand) | SHEA | https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/update-agps-lessons-pandemic-implications-future-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 | Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free | |
| 1 | HAI Fast Forward: Reducing blood stream infections | APIC | Custom Item Detail - HAI Fast Forward: Reducing blood stream infections (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 2 | Insertion of Central Venous Catheters 3.0 | DICON (Duke Infection Control Outreach Network) | Insertion of Central Venous Catheters 3.0 (duke.edu) | Yes | Click "Sign Up" on top green bar of page |
| 1 | Care and Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters 2.0 | DICON (Duke Infection Control Outreach Network) | Care and Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters 2.0 (duke.edu) | Yes | Click "Sign Up" on top green bar of page |
| 1 | Ultrasound probes: Challenges, risks, and strategies for improving patient safety | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/ultrasound-probes-challenges-risks-and-strategies-for-improving-patient-safety | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Respiratory protection: Unmasked | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/respiratory-protection-unmasked | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Hand hygiene in healthcare settings | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/hand-hygiene-in-healthcare-settings | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during endoscopy and reprocessing | Ofstead & Associates | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/products/proper-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-during-endoscopy-and-reprocessing | Yes | https://ofstead.elevate.commpartners.com/register |
| 1 | The Basics of Tuberculosis in the Era of COVID-19 | SHEA | https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/basics-tuberculosis-era-covid-19-demand#group-tabs-node-course-default1 | Yes - Active SHEA membership to be Free | |
| 1 | Now Playing, Biofilms - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Study Guide | STERIS University | https://university.steris.com/course/view.php?id=290 | Yes | |
| 1 | 187 total webinars available - Note: Not all webinars provide IPU/CNEs | APIC | Webinars (apic.org) | Yes - Active APIC membership | |
| 6.75 | Foundational Course in Infection Prevention & Control |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University |
Playlist Details - Foundational Course in Infection Prevention and Control - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 14.5 | Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control - IPC - Intermediate (vcu.edu) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas |
https://viptc.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/141182/enrollment/new
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| 14 | Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Advanced Course in Infection Prevention & Control - IPC - Advanced (vcu.edu) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 3.5 | Infection Prevention & Control in Home Health and Hospice |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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VIPTC-Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Home Health & Hospice Course - VCU Health Continuing Education - Continuing Education (CE) - VIPTC-Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Home Health & Hospice Course (cloud-cme.com) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 0.75 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Pediactric Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Pediatric Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control in Behavioral Health Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
|
Infection Prevention and Control in Behavioral Health Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies for Pharmacy |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Pharmacy - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Antimicrobial Stewardship for Long-Term Care Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Antimicrobial Stewardship For Long-Term Care Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Neonatal Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Antimicrobial Stewardship in ICU Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in ICU Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Ambulatory Surgical Centers |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Ambulatory Surgical Centers - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Antimicrobial Stewardship for Outpatient and Emergency Department Settings - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 1 |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 1 - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Infection Prevention & Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 2 |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Long-Term Care Part 2 - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Cleaning & Disinfection |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Cleaning & Disinfection - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 0.5 | Waste Management |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Waste Management - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Legionella Prevention & Control |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Legionella Prevention & Control (July 2023) - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | VDH Proactive Infection Prevention & Control Assessments |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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VIPTC Webinar: VDH Proactive Infection Prevention and Control Assessments - VCU Health Continuing Education - Continuing Education (CE) - VIPTC Webinar: VDH Proactive Infection Prevention and Control Assessments (cloud-cme.com) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| 1 | Reporting Requirements for Healthcare-Associated Infections |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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Reporting Requirements for Healthcare-Associated Infections - VCU Kaltura MediaSpace | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| Varies | Microbiology Modules |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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On-Demand Catalog - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas | |
| Varies | Preventing & Controlling Infection Modules |
Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University
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On-Demand Catalog - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu) | Yes - Free account with VCU through Canvas |
