Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC)
he Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) is a one-year, practice-oriented programme designed to build professional capacity in preventing and managing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)—one of the most critical patient safety challenges in healthcare settings globally.
HAIs remain a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs. Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) is therefore a foundational requirement in the design of healthcare infrastructure, clinical workflows, policies, and operational processes.
In recognition of this, infection control is a core focus area under the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). NABH accreditation mandates structured review and implementation of IPC standards and objective elements across hospitals and healthcare institutions in India. The DIPC programme equips participants with the knowledge, systems-thinking, and applied skills required to meet these standards confidently.
Programme Focus Areas
The curriculum is aligned with national and international IPC guidelines and covers the following key domains:
- Facility and infrastructure requirements for infection control
- Organization and governance of Infection Control Programmes
- Policies, processes, best practices, and implementation strategies
- Surveillance systems, monitoring mechanisms, and performance indicators
Course Structure
Term I (6 Months)
- IPC 101: Basic & Applied Sciences – Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology
- IPC 102: Introduction to Healthcare-Associated Infections
- IPC 103: Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infections
- IPC 104: Organization of Infection Control Committees in Healthcare Settings
Term II (6 Months)
- IPC 201: HAI Types and Bundle Care Approaches, including Policy Prescriptions
- IPC 202: Universal Safety Principles and Best Practices for HAI Prevention
- IPC 203: Sterilization, Disinfection, and Biomedical Waste Management
- IPC 204: Project Work on Healthcare-Associated Infections
Course Materials & Learning Platform
Comprehensive self-learning study material is provided to all enrolled students.
Content is delivered through the globally acclaimed LMS learning platform, enabling flexible, high-quality online learning.
Each unit includes internal assessment questions to reinforce understanding and application.
Contact Classes & Practical Learning
Students enrolled in the distance/blended learning programme must attend contact classes, conducted through on-campus sessions and/or online webinars.
A minimum of 70% attendance is mandatory for contact classes and practical sessions.
Learners are expected to actively participate in seminars, counselling sessions, and guided academic activities, as prescribed by the Programme Coordinator, tutors, and the Faculties.
Examination & Evaluation Scheme
The final result is determined based on a balanced assessment of participation, continuous evaluation, and examination performance:
- Attendance in contact classes & practicals: 10%
- Internal assessments / assignments: 30%
- Term-end examination: 60%
Passing Criteria & Re-examination
- A student must secure a minimum of 40% marks overall in each course.
- Additionally, a minimum of 40% marks (24 marks) is mandatory in the term-end examination.
- Students who do not achieve the required aggregate may appear for re-examination in the subsequent term-end exam.
- Re-examination fee: ₹500 per paper.
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DIPC prepares healthcare professionals to lead, implement, and audit infection prevention systems—meeting accreditation standards while protecting patients, staff, and institutions.
Earn your professional qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.