Sunday, June 29, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Overview

Chair: Prof Shaheen Mehtar, Mrs Elizabeth Schoeman

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Details

Opening Session (25 min) 10:00 - 10:25 10:00 – 10:05 Welcome Address - Prof Shaheen Mehtar 10:05 – 10:20 A practical guide for national action plans on IPC - Ms Julie Storr Session 1: Sharing Experiences (60 min) 10:20-11:25 📌 Participants will: • Learn and share various IPC education and training methodologies • Gain insights from real-world applications of IPC education models across various networks, e.g., ICAN, IPAC, WHO, and ACDC. • Discuss successful initiatives and lessons learned in harmonizing IPC education. 10:20 - 10:40 WHO´s approach and tools for IPC Education and Training - Dr Claire Kilpatrick 10:40 - 10:50 ACDC - Prof Andy Bulabula 10:50 - 11:00 IPAC - Ms Colette Ouellet 11:00 - 11:10 ICAN History & Training Programs - Mrs Elizabeth Schoeman 11:10 - 11:20 ICAN Alumni Testimonies: How IPC education transformed practices and their IPC journey - Ms Elizma de Klerk / Mr Jacob Nkwan Gobte 11:20-11:40 Open discussion with experts and participants. Session 2: Group Discussions (60 min) 11:40 - 12:45 📌 The facilitator for each Discussion point will do a brief introduction to the topic. Participants will split into 2-4 groups to address key IPC training themes, embedding ICAN’s approaches. Structured discussion points are to be made available for each discussion point. • Present findings and recommendations from group discussions • Define 5 key action points for IPC education harmonization within ICAN and WHO strategies. 11:40 – 12:25 - Discussion 1: Designing inclusive and sustainable IPC Education Models 1.1. Tailoring IPC Education for Diverse Learners and Contexts: 1.2. Sustaining Capacity Through Local Adaptation and Support - Jacob Nkwan Gobte, Elizabeth Schoeman, Dr Arifa Parker Discussion 2: Advancing Evidence-Based and Adaptive IPC Training Approaches - Dr Arifa Parker, Jacob Nkwan Gobte, Dr Arifa Parker 2.1 Evidence-based practices and Continuous Improvement in IPC Education and Training 2.2 Innovative but accessible methods for Learner Engagement 12:25 – 12:45 Feedback and open discussion with experts and participants. (5 key points) Closing Session (30 min) 12:45 - 13:00 📌 Participants will: • Define the next steps for expanding IPC education and training programs. • Strengthen collaborations with WHO, ICAN, ACDC, IFCAI, and other stakeholders. 12:45 – 12:55 Networking & Collaboration Opportunities - Dr. Alma Tostmann 12:55 – 13:00 Closing - Prof Shaheen Mehtar

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Speaker

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Pre-conference Workshop Chair