Infection Prevention 3-Day Training: Chicago Metropolitan Area | Northern Illinois University - Naperville Campus
Cultural Experiences
The Hektoen Institute of Medicine, with funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health, is excited to invite you to participate in a 3-day Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) class specifically designed for Infection Preventionists working in long-term care facilities across Illinois. As we continue to face evolving challenges in infection control, it is critical that staff remain equipped with the most current knowledge and best practices.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Training:
The program will provide essential infection prevention strategies tailored to long-term care settings, helping you create and maintain safe environments for both residents and staff.
Expert Instructors:
Led by experienced healthcare professionals and infection prevention experts, this training will give you practical, actionable insights to implement in your facility.
Continuing Education Credit:
Participants will be eligible for nursing continuing education (CE) credits, making this not only an important learning opportunity but also a chance to fulfill your professional development requirements.
Scholarships Available:
We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to help offset costs for facilities and individuals. These scholarships will cover the registration fee, mileage, and lodging (if necessary). We encourage you to apply early, as scholarship spots are limited. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please email Rachel.Simon@Hektoen.org or complete the application
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Agenda available
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Additional Training Dates and Locations
The classes will be held in various cities across Illinois to ensure accessibility to long-term care Infection Preventionists in all areas. All material presented will be the same at each location so please only register for the location that is most convenient for you:
October 28
th
– 30
th
, 2024
Chicago Metropolitan Area
Holiday Inn Countryside
6201 Joliet Road Countryside, IL 60525
Registration
November 6
th
– 8
th
, 2024
Northern Illinois
NIU Rockford
8500 E State St. Rockford, IL 61108
Registration
January 22
nd
– 24
th
, 2025
Southern Illinois
John A Logan College
700 Logan College Dr. Carterville, IL 62918
Registration
January 27
th
– 29
th
, 2025
Southwestern Illinois
Holiday Inn Carbondale
2300 Reed Station Parkway Carbondale, IL 62901
Registration
March 19
th
– 21
st
, 2025
Chicago Metropolitan Area
Prairie State College Conference Center
202 South Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Registration
March 24
th
– 26
th
, 2025
Chicago Metropolitan Area
Moraine Business and Conference Center
9000 W College Parkway Palos Hills, IL 60465
Registration
April 23
rd
– 25
th
, 2025
West Central Illinois
Holiday Inn and Suites at Peoria Grand Prairie
7601 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria IL 61615
Registration
April 28
th
– 30
th
, 2025
East Central Illinois
Wyndham Garden Urbana Champaign
1001 West Killarney Street Urbana, IL 61801
Registration
July 7
th
– 9
th
, 2025
Southwestern Illinois
The Regency O'Fallon
400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Registration
August 6th – 8th, 2025
Chicago Metropolitan Area
NIU Naperville
1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
Registration
Information Source: Hektoen Institute and the Illinois Department of Public Health | eventbrite