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IPAC Officer Training

IPAC officer training for Ontario dental clinics.

Every Ontario dental clinic needs a designated IPAC officer. We train your existing staff member - or onboard a new hire - with formal IPAC certification, audit experience, and clinic-specific protocols.

  • Designated IPAC officer certification
  • Formal IPAC training delivered
  • Audit-ready documentation
Aligned with:Public Health Ontario alignedRCDSO infection control standardsCDHO licensing verifiedAODA accessibility complianceWHMIS 2015 workplace safety

IPAC Officer Training - at a glance

Certify a designated IPAC officer for your Ontario dental clinic. Formal IPAC training, sterilization oversight, audit-ready documentation. Free consult.

What's included

Everything Ontario dental clinics need from this service.

  • IPAC officer role definition

    Clear scope: IPAC manual development, staff training, regular audits, sterilization oversight, and documentation systems.

  • Formal IPAC certification training

    Public Health Ontario and RCDSO-aligned training covering sterilization, biological monitoring, hand hygiene, surface disinfection, and audit procedures.

  • Audit & documentation practice

    Hands-on practice running an internal audit, completing sterilization logs, and managing inspection-ready records.

  • 30-60-90 day onboarding

    Structured first 90 days with manual handover, sterilization workflow orientation, and team introductions so your new IPAC officer integrates quickly.

FAQ

IPAC Officer Training - frequently asked questions

  • Does every Ontario dental clinic need a designated IPAC officer?

    Yes. Every Ontario dental clinic is required to have a designated IPAC officer responsible for developing, maintaining, and overseeing the infection prevention and control program.

  • What qualifications does an IPAC officer need?

    Typically a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with CDHO licensing in good standing, formal IPAC training, and ideally audit experience.

  • Can our existing hygienist become our IPAC officer?

    Yes. Prime DMS provides the formal IPAC training your existing staff member needs to qualify for the designated officer role.

  • What happens if a clinic doesn't have a designated IPAC officer?

    Operating without one creates compliance risk during public health inspections and can lead to corrective orders or operating restrictions.

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Book a free consultation and we'll show you exactly how Prime DMS can keep your Ontario clinic inspection-ready, well-staffed, and efficiently run.

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