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Mar 25th, 2019 10:34 am

newbiept [OP]: Newbie; Feb 25, 2019; 10 posts; 7 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2019 10:34 am

Infection Prevention and Control

Hello, I am an internationally educated healthcare professional recently moved to Canada. It seems that getting licensed to practice my profession here is a lengthy and expensive procedure. I am considering Infection Prevention and Control as an alternative career and planning to do a course from Centennial College. Can someone comment on the job prospects of Infection control profession? is there enough job vacancies? how can I build networks? any inputs appreciated!

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Mar 25th, 2019 11:32 am

tonershop: Sr. Member; Nov 9, 2011; 710 posts; 482 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 25th, 2019 11:32 am

I don't know about other organizations, but it is extremely difficult to join the IPAC team at a hospital. They are a very small team.

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Mar 25th, 2019 11:54 am

DontCareyou: Member; Dec 13, 2017; 210 posts; 143 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2019 11:54 am

agreed, IPAC is a very small field i would say start with something general and go from there. If you want to be in health care, database and coding jobs are coming up as well project managers and things like that

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Mar 25th, 2019 12:06 pm

newbiept [OP]: Newbie; Feb 25, 2019; 10 posts; 7 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2019 12:06 pm

DontCareyou wrote: ↑
Mar 25th, 2019 11:54 am
agreed, IPAC is a very small field i would say start with something general and go from there. If you want to be in health care, database and coding jobs are coming up as well project managers and things like that

Interesting! any leads where I can get some training? Thank you.

Mar 25th, 2019 1:07 pm

tonershop: Sr. Member; Nov 9, 2011; 710 posts; 482 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 25th, 2019 1:07 pm

DontCareyou wrote: ↑
Mar 25th, 2019 11:54 am
agreed, IPAC is a very small field i would say start with something general and go from there. If you want to be in health care, database and coding jobs are coming up as well project managers and things like that

Not if you are in Ontario. Under the Ford govt, only front-line staff are somewhat "safe". Supporting roles are all at risk..

Mar 25th, 2019 5:05 pm

medic1: Newbie; Mar 4, 2007; 53 posts; 6 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2019 5:05 pm

As people have said IPAC is a very small team in hospitals hard to get a job. Have you thought abt RPN or even a course in food services?

Mar 25th, 2019 5:30 pm

newbiept [OP]: Newbie; Feb 25, 2019; 10 posts; 7 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2019 5:30 pm

medic1 wrote: ↑
Mar 25th, 2019 5:05 pm
As people have said IPAC is a very small team in hospitals hard to get a job. Have you thought abt RPN or even a course in food services?

RPN would take a bit longer to complete compared to IPAC, I know IPAC team is very small and would be difficult to get in. I was hoping to get into any job in a remote area and move back after gaining sufficient experience. But I merely know anyone who is an IPAC professional.

Mar 25th, 2019 9:32 pm

cocodc: Sr. Member; Jan 14, 2010; 641 posts; 181 upvotes; Central Ontario

Mar 25th, 2019 9:32 pm

IPAC generally begin as RNs in many hospitals, plucked from frontline roles. Not sure of roles beyond government and hospitals (and H&CC but they could be cut soon); have not seen many in other care areas.

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