Certification: Infection Control Certification (CIC)
P.O. Box 19554, Lenexa, KS 66285-9554
July 2015 CBIC Examination Content Outline:
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes,
Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation,
Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents,
Employee/Occupational Health,
Management and Communication,
Education and Research,
Environment of Care (new),
Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis (new)
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes,
Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation,
Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents,
Employee/Occupational Health,
Management and Communication,
Education and Research,
Environment of Care (new),
Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis (new)
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is considered in demand.
- This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.