2 Hours Infection Control and Prevention – Illinois Nursing

2 Hours Infection Control and Prevention – Illinois Nursing

• Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Provider Number: 236.000249
• Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
• 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate
• Stay prepared for real-world infection risks with this 2-hour Infection Control and Prevention course built for Illinois nurses. You’ll review standard precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, isolation protocols, safe injection practices, and evidence-based strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections. Complete the course on your schedule, log in and out anytime without losing progress, and receive your certificate instantly upon completion.
• Reporting note: If state reporting is required for your license type, we report completions within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you’ll keep your completion certificate for your renewal records (and it will also be emailed to you).

✅ Who Should Take This Course?

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Nurses working in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, urgent care, and community settings
• Any nurse who wants stronger infection prevention skills to protect patients, coworkers, and themselves

Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

• Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
• RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
• APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (additional specialty and pharmacology-related requirements may apply).
• This course counts as 2 hours of nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward your renewal total.
• Certificate recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. Save your certificate with your renewal documents in case you are selected for an audit.

How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

• Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and renewal cycle
• Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period
• Step 3: Complete any required-topic CE that applies to you
• Step 4: Complete elective CE hours, including this 2-hour course
• Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime)
• Step 6: Download your instant certificate (also emailed) and save it for your records
• Step 7: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to CE completion as required

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (2 Hours)

Hour 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control

• Subtopic A: Standard Precautions and Infection Control Protocols
• Understanding universal precautions and core infection control practices used in healthcare settings.
• Subtopic B: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use and Best Practices
• Proper selection, use, and disposal of PPE to reduce transmission risks for staff and patients.
• Subtopic C: Hand Hygiene and Hospital-Acquired Infection Prevention
• Why hand hygiene matters, how HAIs occur, and how consistent protocols reduce preventable infections.
• Subtopic D: Safe Injection Practices and Bloodborne Pathogens
• Sterile injection techniques and risk awareness for bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B/C.
• Subtopic E: Isolation Precautions for Infectious Diseases
• How contact, droplet, and airborne precautions work to prevent cross-contamination.
• Subtopic F: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection in Healthcare
• Best practices for sanitation, disinfection methods, and maintaining safe clinical environments.

Hour 2: Advanced Infection Prevention Strategies

• Subtopic A: Preventing the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
• Practical strategies to reduce spread of MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile in healthcare environments.
• Subtopic B: Managing Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
• Special precautions for high-risk patients such as oncology patients and transplant recipients.
• Subtopic C: Outbreak Response and Emergency Infection Control Measures
• How to support effective outbreak response and emergency preparedness, including pandemic planning.
• Subtopic D: Proper Sterilization and Disinfection Techniques
• Sterilization and disinfection basics for instruments, equipment, and patient care tools.
• Subtopic E: Emerging Infectious Diseases and Public Health Preparedness
• How healthcare teams respond to emerging infectious threats and changing risk environments.
• Subtopic F: Case Studies in Infection Control
• Real-world examples of successes and failures, with lessons nurses can apply immediately.

Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

• Instant certificate of completion (download + email)
• Log in/out anytime without losing progress
• 100% online and self-paced
• Reporting within 24 hours when state reporting is required
• Money-back guarantee
• Trusted provider for 10+ years
• Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

• Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
• Yes. This course is offered by an IDFPR-approved provider (Provider Number: 236.000249).
• How many hours is this course?
• 2 hours (120 minutes).
• Is it 100% online and self-paced?
• Yes. You can complete it anytime, from any device.
• Can I log in and out without losing progress?
• Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.
• Do I get a certificate right away?
• Yes. You’ll get an instant certificate upon completion, and it’s also emailed to you.
• Do you report my hours to Illinois?
• If reporting is required for your license type, we report completions within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you keep your certificate for your renewal records.
• Are there any extra fees at checkout?
• No. $19.99 with no added or extra fees.
• Does this count toward my Illinois nursing renewal hours?
• Yes. It counts as 2 hours of nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward your renewal total.
• What if I’m selected for an audit?
• Keep your completion certificate with your renewal documents so you can provide proof if requested.
• What if I need help while taking the course?
• Call or text 1-800-698-2770.
• Is there a refund policy?
• Yes. You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.