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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:
- Analysis and
interpretation of collected infection
control data.
- The
investigation and surveillance of suspected
outbreaks of infection;
And
at least three of the following:
- The planning,
implementation and evaluation of infection
prevention and control measures.
- The education of
individuals about infection risk, prevention and
control.
- The
development and revision of infection
control policies and procedures.
- The
management of infection prevention and
control activities.
- 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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