Certification In Infection Prevention And Control (CIC

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC )Certification is CommitmentUpdated: June 2016

What is CBIC? Voluntary, independent, multidisciplinary Board Mission: To protect the public through thedevelopment, administration and promotion of anaccredited certification in infection prevention &control. CBIC maintains and promotes professionalcertification of the highest quality through theaccomplishment of key objectives.

What is CBIC? Established by the Association for Professionals inInfection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) in 1981;CBIC is an affiliate of APIC Accredited by the National Commission for CertifyingAgencies (NCCA) Member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence(ICE), formerly National Organization for CompetencyAssurance (NOCA)

Why Certify? Reaffirms that through study and hard work,certificants attain an internationally recognized levelof knowledge in the infection prevention and controlfield Supports future knowledge and skills Enhances professional credibility and prestige Grants personal satisfaction

Use of the CIC Credential Only individuals who have successfully passed theproctored, initial certification examination and havemaintained current certification, through therecertification examination* may use the CIC credential. The CIC credential may be used on resumes,business cards, letterhead, and other professionalcommunications. The CIC credential may not be used for product orother endorsements.*CICs may maintain certification through the proctoredexamination, only if they receive a failing score onthe recertification exam.

Methods of Certification & RecertificationInitial certification:Recertification:Proctored initial certificationexaminationSelf-paced, open bookrecertification examination**Proctored certificationexamination if candidate failsrecertification examinationCertification/recertification is valid for 5 years

Certification Examinations Comprehensive, job-related, objective tests 150 multiple choice questions; 135 of which arescored Developed from a practice analysis of InfectionPrevention and Control Professionals in the U.S.,Canada and other countries Recognized by APIC and IPAC Canada as the standardfor certification in infection control Recognized by TJC as a measure of competence

Certification Examinations Aligned with recognized practice standards forInfection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology The only standardized measurement of essentialknowledge, skills, and abilities expected of infectionprevention and control professionals in NorthAmerica ALL examination questions are the copyrightedproperty of CBIC

Initial Examination Proctored examination Required for initial certification Administered at assessment centers throughout theUnited States, Canada and other international sites 90-day window from application approval to examcompletion

Recertification Examination Self-administered (non-proctored), multiple choice,internet-based from any location Questions are based on the most current CBICpractice analysis The purpose of the recertification examination is todemonstrate continued knowledge mastery in thefield of infection prevention and control

Recertification Examination Unlimited access before submissionMust be done alone; do not discuss with colleaguesDeadline to purchase: December 1Deadline to submit: 11:59pm GMT/6:59pm EST onDecember 31* (same calendar year)*CBIC strongly recommends submitting the SARE no later than December 30th tobe sure that the exam is submitted successfully in time.The sooner you purchase the exam, the more timeyou have to complete it!

Eligibility for CertificationSuccessful certification indicates competence in theactual practice of infection prevention and control andhealthcare epidemiology, and is intended forindividuals who are actively accountable for theinfection prevention and control program within theircurrent position.You are accountable for the infection prevention andcontrol activities/program in your setting and this isreflected in your current job description.AND

Eligibility for CertificationYou have a post-secondary degree (e.g. associates’* orbaccalaureate degree) from an accredited academicfacility.*Equivalent to Canadian two- or three-year diplomafrom an accredited academic facilityANDYou have had sufficient experience (recommended: twoyears) in infection prevention and control which includesall three (3) of the following: Identification of infectious disease processes Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation Preventing and controlling the transmission of infectious agentsWhile there is no specific time requirement that defines “sufficient experience”; thecertification examination is geared toward the professional who has had at least twoyears of full-time experience in infection prevention and control.

Eligibility for CertificationAnd at least two (2) of the remaining five (5) components: Employee/occupational healthManagement and communicationEducation and researchEnvironment of careCleaning, sterilization, disinfection, and asepsis

Eligibility for Certification Candidates who are self-employed must submitadditional documentation (See Candidate Handbookon our website for details)Eligibility for Recertification Individuals who are currently certified areautomatically eligible for recertification every 5 years.

Lapsed CertificationIf you fail to recertify when you are due and laterdecide that you would like to, you:1. Must meet the criteria for initial certification2. May no longer be eligible if you havechanged positions to one where infection controlis NOT your main area of responsibility

Preparing for the ExaminationCurrent Content OutlineContent DomainItemsIdentification of Infectious Disease Processes22Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation24Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of InfectiousAgents25Employee/Occupational Health11Management and Communications13Education and Research11Environment of Care14Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis15

Preparing for the Examination Create a study plan Listen to our webinars “Road to CIC Review referenceCertification”material (as listed in thehttps://webbertraining.candidate handbook),com/recordingslibraryc4journals and standards,.phpincluding APIC and IPAC "How to Prepare for theCanada’s PracticeCIC media Form a study group Contact your local APICamongst your peersor IPAC Canada chapterfor support.

Exam ReferencesPrimary References: APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology, 4th ed.,Volume I, Volume II and Volume III, APIC, Washington, DC,2014.** Kulich P, Taylor D, eds. The Infection Preventionist’s Guide tothe Lab, APIC, Washington, DC, 2012. Heymann, D., ed. Control of Communicable DiseasesManual, 19th ed., Washington, DC: American Public HealthAssociation; 2008. Brooks, Kathy. Ready Reference for Microbes, 3rd ed., APIC;2012.

Exam ReferencesSecondary References: Current Recommendations of the Advisory Committee onImmunization Practices (ACIP). Current guidelines, standards, and recommendations fromCDC, APIC, SHEA, and Public Health Agency of Canada. Pickering, Larry K, ed. Red Book, 29th ed., Elk Grove Village, IL:American Academy of Pediatrics; 2012.**The 2015 recertification examination was written using the 3rdedition of the APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology, VolumesI and II.

ResourcesCheck CBIC Web site www.cbic.org for: Online Candidate Handbook (all application andorder forms for the examinations are included) Background information on CBIC and the certificationprocess

ResourcesAssociation forProfessionals in InfectionControl and Epidemiology(APIC)1275 K St., NWSuite 1000Washington, DC 20005(202) 789-1890www.apic.orgInfection Prevention andControl Canada (IPACCanada)PO Box 46125 RPO WestdaleWinnipeg, MB R3R 3S3(866) 999-7111www.ipac-canada.org

ResourcesCBIC Executive Office:555 East Wells StreetSuite 1100Milwaukee, WI 53202Phone: (414) 918-9796Fax: (414) 276-3349Web site: www.cbic.orgTesting Company:PrometricPhone: (800) 278-6222 (tollfree U.S., U.S. Territories, andCanada)Website:www.prometric.com/cbic

business cards, letterhead, and other professional communications. The CIC credential may not be used for product or other endorsements. *CICs may maintain certification through the proctored examination, only if