Infection Prevention and Control - eLearning

These are short, easy learning modules about basic infection prevention and control. They were made by the Department of Health, Victoria, and VICNISS.
Anyone can do them. You don’t need to enrol or register with VICNISS. Just click on the module you want to do.
There are 6 modules. Do as many as you want.
  • Each module takes 10-15 minutes
  • You can get a Certificate of Completion for each module (this must be done at the completion of each module)
  • Each module has a summary sheet and some extra resources

You can use a computer, tablet or smartphone. It is best to have an up-to-date browser.

Select each button to find out more and start.

For employers

This eLearning is suitable for all industries, for the aged care and disability sectors and for the general community. Each module covers one of the basic principles of infection prevention and control (IPC), using various communicable diseases as examples. The modules are suitable for non-clinical staff and will help these staff support their organisation’s management of IPC.

Enquire at COVID19InfectionControl@health.vic.gov.au about uploading SCORM packages of these modules to your own Learning Management System.

For IPC advice, email the Department of Health at COVID19InfectionControl@health.vic.gov.au  or visit Victoria Department of Health – Home page

Victoria Department of Health eLearning module Disclaimer

For technical support email IPCARSupport@vicniss.org.au