SARS Memorial Fund for Infection Control Practitioners
Eligibility Criteria
1. Successful completion of:--
• Funding Program A: a formal Infection Control Practitioner Education Program
• Funding Program B: attendance and participation at the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA - Canada) National Education Conference
• Funding Program C: successful Certification/Re-certification as Infection Control Practitioner
2. Applications will be reviewed quarterly and must be received by or postmarked by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 for each review process.
3. Successful applicants (those receiving funding) will be asked to participate in a follow-up focus group/survey to facilitate ongoing development and evaluation of this initiative.
4. Reimbursement funding totaling over $500 in each tax year is considered a taxable benefit. Income tax information will be mailed to successful recipients as required.
5. Applicants cannot have received other funding in support of the tuition/fee reimbursement requested in this application for funding (e.g. employer, grant monies).
Please note: applicants may apply for reimbursement through the following Funding Programs: A; B; C; A and C; B and C.
To Apply
1. Complete all application criteria noted on the application form.
2. Attach receipts for all claims (tuition, certification, re-certification, conference attendance).
3. Provide proof of successful completion of education program or certification/re-certification process.
4. Include your Social Insurance Number for income tax purposes.
Application Criteria
Funding Program A: Infection Control Practitioner Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per person to a maximum of 25 individuals per year)
1. Official proof of payment from educational institution.
2. An official transcript validating successful course completion. Overall grade achieved in education program may be a consideration if there is competition for limited funding.
3. A one-page letter (12 font, double spaced, 1” margins) describing how you will use newly acquired knowledge and skills to improve or lead Infection Control Practices.
Funding Program B: Reimbursement of registration fee for CHICA-Canada National Education Conference or equivalent (up to $1,500 per person to a maximum of 15 individuals per year)
1. Official proof of payment from CHICA-Canada
2. A one-page letter (12 font, double-spaced, 1” margins) describing how you will use newly acquired knowledge and skills to improve or lead Infection Control Practices.
Funding Program C: Infection Control Practitioner Certification/Re-certification Fee Reimbursement (up to $400 per person to a maximum of 25 individuals per year)
1. Official Infection Control Practitioner Program Certification/Re-certification Certificate.
2. A one-page letter (12 point font, double-spaced, 1” margins) describing how successful completion of the ICP Certification will enable you to improve or lead Infection Control Practices.
Please return the completed Application Form by mail, fax, or email to:--
Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
7270 Woodbine Ave.
Suite 204
Markham, ON L3R 4B9
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fax: 905-513-1248
