The EUCIC offers a transformative IPC training programme, built to enhance and share expertise across the globe.
Through the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) certificate of the European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC), the training of a new generation of IPC specialists across training centres, countries, and professions, is now complete. The EUCIC is thrilled to have collaborated with the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), offering expertise in advanced modules such as surveillance, epidemiology, and data analysis, in addition to hosting 5 observerships.
Across an interconnected global landscape, the rise of Infectious Diseases (ID) and the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms highlights the critical need for a heightened focus on IPC. Yet, opportunities for quality training and IPC qualifications remain limited. Europe's approach to IPC still varies between countries and sometimes also between different healthcare setting within the same country. However, every country offers specific expertise and specialties. This is why, building upon these differing perspectives and approaches, the EUCIC hosts a tailored educational programme designed to shape the next wave of IPC experts who are equipped to confront the evolving challenges of ID and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The 2022-2024 trainee programme is now complete, but ESCMID looks forward to your application for a future instalment!
Discover the modules we offered during our 2022 - 2024 training programme.
Please note registration is now closed.
Training consists of a basic module and 6 advanced modules that are supplemented with observership programmes. For more information, please check the EUCIC webpage.
To obtain a certificate the entire programme must be completed, and the final exam passed successfully.
At the end of each module, students will be given a short evaluation to assess overall comprehension. Finally, upon completion of the entire programme, a final exam with written and oral sections will be given.
You will receive CME credits for each module you attend and complete. The number of credit points for each module is indicated on the EUCIC website.
To apply to become a trainer of an EUCIC training programme module, please contact ESCMID using the contact form.
While participating in the training programme does not require an ESCMID membership, joining the Society does provide many benefits, including exclusively reduced registration fees. Therefore, ESCMID membership is highly recommended!
Yes, the programme is open to all practitioners, but the topics will mainly cover the European perspective.
The programme costs 5K EUR for non-ESCMID members, 4.7K EUR for ESCMID members and 4.2K EUR for specialists who can start the training directly in the advanced module.
The preferred payment currency is EUR. In principle it is also possible to pay in another currency, however the conversion rates to EUR must be covered by the participant.
Yes, it is possible to pay in three instalments, as per the chart below. Please note the additional cost for processing of multiple payments.