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The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) is a voluntary autonomous multidisciplinary board that provides direction for and administers the certification process for professionals in infection control and applied epidemiology. CBIC is independent and separate from any other infection control- related organization or association.

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Practice Requirement Change for Initial Certification

Beginning in 2009 CBIC eliminated the requirement that candidates complete a minimum of two years of clinical experience before attempting the examination to gain initial certification. However, actual practice in the field of infection prevention and control is required for initial certification. The exam is written for a person who has actively practiced in the field for two years. Considering that, each candidate should assess their own level of skills and understanding in deciding when to sit for the exam.

Definition of Infections Control Practice:

Practice Requirement:
Actual practice in the field of infection prevention and control is required for initial certification. However, there is no minimum time requirement for practice in order to be eligible to take the certification exam. The exam is written for a person who has actively practiced in the field for two years. Considering that, each candidate should assess their own level of skills and understanding in deciding when to sit for the exam.

The clinical practice of infection control occurs in various settings and uses the knowledge and skills described in the content outline included in the Candidate Handbook.

To meet the definition of Infection Control Practice your job responsibilities and tasks must include both of the following activities:

  1. Analysis and interpretation of collected infection control data.
  2. The investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection;

    And at least three of the following:

  3. The planning, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control measures.
  4. The education of individuals about infection risk, prevention and control.
  5. The development and revision of infection control policies and procedures.
  6. The management of infection prevention and control activities.
  7. The provision of consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies.

All necessary documentation must be provided in English. Any necessary translation will be the candidate's responsibility.

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CBIC Examination Fees are as follows:

Initial Certifiers $310
Recertification by computerized Exam $275
Recertification by SARE $340

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