Are you an ECP? ECP is short for Essential Care Partner. As an ECP, you provide physical, psychological, and emotional support as deemed important by the resident for which you provide care. You likely provide support in decision making, care coordination, continuity of care, and so on. You might be a family member, close friend, companion, or other caregivers for one (or more) of our residents.

Are you familiar with the IP+C? IP+C is short for Infection Prevention and Control. IP+C refers to evidence-based practices, procedures, and policies that reduce or eliminate the risk of transmission of infections.

Are you an ECP who is interested in learning about IP+C? If so, this virtual course is the one for you! This virtual course was developed with the help of ECPs (like you!), staff members, and researchers as one way of working together to keep residents safe. We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe, so we thank you for playing your part by completing the IP+C Virtual Session for ECPs!


What is IP+C Virtual Session for ECPs

each module in this course will build upon the previous modules.

In the first module, you will learn about the risks associated with infectious diseases such as COVID-19 as well as the reasons why IP+C is so important to preventing and controlling these infectious diseases in long-term care homes. In the second module, you will learn about hand hygiene. In the third module, you will learn about precautions beyond hand hygiene, including airborne, contact, and droplet precautions. In the fourth module, you will learn about the selection, application, removal, and disposal of personal protective equipment (for example, face shields, gowns, masks, respirators). Finally, in the fifth module, you will learn about your role and responsibilities in keeping us all safe by following IP+C practices, procedures, and policies.

So, why should you complete the IP+C Virtual Session for ECPs?

  • Gain the specific knowledge and skills needed to keep our residents safe.

  • Access the training materials from anywhere and at any time convenient for you.

  • Learn on an interactive and easy-to-use virtual platform.

  • Get tips and tricks from Canadian content experts.

Course curriculum

    1. Learning Outcomes

    2. IP+C Introduction

    3. The importance of learning about IP+C

    4. Knowledge Test

    1. Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control (IP+C) and the Chain of Elements

    2. Quiz

    1. Learning Outcomes

    2. What is the importance of performing correct hand Hygiene?

    3. What are the-six-steps to a proper hand hygiene?

    4. An Effective Hand Hygiene

    5. Quiz

    1. Learning Outcomes

    2. Airborne, Contact and Droplet Precautions

    3. Quiz

    1. Learning Outcomes

    2. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) - Part 1

    3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Part 2

    4. Quiz

    1. Learning Outcomes

    2. Roles and Responsibilities of Essential Care Partners (ECPs)

    3. Quiz

    4. Knowledge Test

About this course

  • Free
  • 22 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Sign up for IP+C Virtual Session for ECPs TODAY!