Programme Introduction
About this programme
🏥 Healthcare Operations
✅ Compliance-Focused
📋 Practical Application
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is a structured, proactive framework used in healthcare facilities to identify, evaluate, and control infection-related risks before construction, renovation, or facility changes cause harm to patients or staff.
Construction dust, water intrusion, and disrupted airflow are well-documented sources of healthcare-associated fungal and bacterial outbreaks, which is why ICRA is now a standard requirement in facility planning and accreditation programmes worldwide. This course trains healthcare professionals and facility teams to apply ICRA principles systematically rather than treating infection control as an afterthought during projects.
TerraLeap’s programme covers risk-level classification matrices, barrier and containment methods, air-handling considerations, and the multidisciplinary permit process that brings IPC, facilities, and project teams together before work begins.
Learners leave the course able to complete a risk matrix, specify appropriate containment measures for a given project type, and participate confidently in ICRA permit sign-off and monitoring during active works.
Practical, compliance-ready knowledge — built for real healthcare operations.
Programme Scope
What this programme covers
The course covers risk classification, containment planning, permit workflows, and ongoing monitoring during construction and renovation projects.
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Risk classification matrix
Scoring project scope against patient risk group to determine the required precaution level.
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Barrier & containment methods
Setting up dust barriers, negative pressure zones, and controlled access to work areas.
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Air handling & ventilation
Managing airflow direction, pressure differentials, and HVAC shutdowns during works.
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Water & mould risk control
Preventing and responding to water intrusion events that can trigger fungal contamination.
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Permit-to-work process
Multidisciplinary sign-off between IPC, facilities, and contractors before work starts.
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Ongoing project monitoring
Daily and periodic checks that containment measures remain intact throughout the project.
Learning Objectives
What you will achieve
The programme builds the practical judgement needed to run an ICRA process from initial risk scoring through project close-out.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate the following.
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Complete a risk classification matrix for a given project scope and patient risk group.
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Specify appropriate containment measures matched to the assessed risk level.
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Manage air-handling risks associated with pressure changes and HVAC disruption.
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Prevent water-related contamination during plumbing and renovation work.
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Coordinate multidisciplinary sign-off across IPC, facilities, and contractor teams.
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Monitor active projects to confirm containment measures remain effective throughout.
Target Audience
Who can enroll
The ICRA programme is built for infection prevention & control professionals who must approve and monitor risk assessments for construction and renovation projects.
It is equally relevant to facility engineering teams and project managers who plan and execute works inside active healthcare environments.
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Infection prevention & control officers who review and approve ICRA permits.
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Facility engineering and maintenance teams executing construction and renovation work.
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Project managers and contractors coordinating work in occupied clinical areas.
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Hospital administrators and quality teams accountable for accreditation compliance.
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Unit managers whose clinical areas are affected by nearby construction activity.
Programme Certification
Your certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a digital certificate recognising your achievement and the competencies you have acquired throughout the course.
Certificates for TerraLeap programmes are issued and signed by authorised TerraLeap representatives. For programmes delivered in collaboration with universities, institutions, or industry organisations, certificates are jointly issued and co-signed by authorised representatives of both TerraLeap and the respective partner.
Each certificate carries a unique Certificate ID and QR code to enable instant authenticity verification — making it easy to share with employers, licensing bodies, or professional networks as evidence of your learning.
Note on scope. TerraLeap certificates confirm successful completion of the respective programme and recognise your professional development and continuing education. They do not constitute a professional licence or regulatory authorisation unless explicitly stated in the programme description.
TERRALEAP
Certificate ID
TL-2026-AB7K3X9P
Official
Seal
Certificate of Completion
Successfully Completed
Awarded in recognition of academic achievement
This is to certify that
XXXXX
has successfully completed the prescribed course of study, demonstrating commitment, diligence, and proficiency in
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Program
and is hereby awarded this certificate by TerraLeap, recognising the candidate's mastery of the syllabus and successful evaluation.