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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.
Practice must have
included at least five of the seven components
of the infection prevention and control
activities.
The clinical
practice of infection prevention and control
occurs in various patient care settings and uses
the knowledge and skills described in the
content outline. Activities must include both:
-
analysis and
interpretation of collected infection
prevention data;
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the
investigation and surveillance of suspected
outbreaks of infection;
and at least three
of the following:
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the
planning, implementation and evaluation of
infection prevention and control measures;
-
he education of
individuals about infection risk, prevention and
control;
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the development
and revision of infection control policies and
procedures;
-
the management
of infection prevention and control activities;
and
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the provision of
consultation on infection risk assessment,
prevention and control strategies.
CBIC Examination Fees are as follows:
Initial Certifiers $310
Recertification by computerized Exam $275
Recertification by SARE $340
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