Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC®)

Exam Preparation Resources

Preparing for your CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP examination requires time, dedication, and practice. To help you feel confident and ready on exam day, we provide a variety of resources—including preparation tips and the essential Candidate Handbook.

The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), along with its staff and test committee members, do not engage in any activities related to education and training that lead to initial certification. All functions performed by CBIC are independent of any educational and training processes/courses/materials associated with obtaining initial certification.

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Preparation Tools and Courses:

  Exam Preparation Tools and Courses

Disclaimer: The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) does not endorse or recommend any review course, study guide, or preparation material. Participation in a prep course or use of any specific resource is not required to take the CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP® examinations and does not guarantee a passing score. 

Please email info@cbic.org if you have a preparatory course or materials you would like featured on this page.

APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) Offerings: 

Self-study, in-person, and online learning options for the CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP® examinations. 

CIC Academy Offerings: 

LinkedIn community with preparation for the CIC®, a-IPC™, and LTC-CIP® examinations.  

CIC Epidemiologists YouTube Channel Offerings: 

Free online videos for CIC® preparation. 

IPAC Canada Offerings:

IPAC Canada Sponsored, Acknowledged and Endorsed Courses to help you build foundational knowledge, prepare for certification, and earn infection prevention units. 

IPQ Academy Offerings: 

Facebook community with preparation for the CIC®, a-IPC™, and LTC-CIP® examinations. 

Mometrix Online Courses Offerings: 

Practice questions, study lessons, and flashcards for the CIC® examination. 

Quality Leaders Academy Offerings:  

Case studies, recorded sessions, and online review for the CIC® examination. 

Wave Health Consultancy Offerings: 

Online live interactive training for the CIC® examination. 

Scholarship Opportunities:

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  Scholarships
 

  •  APIC Scholarship Program

    • Designed to provide monetary assistance to infection preventionists who are APIC members and interested in taking the CIC® exam. Award recipients will receive either funding for resources to prepare for the examination or reimbursement for the examination cost if they pass. 

  • CIC Certification Award 

    • IPAC Canada and the IPAC Canada Corporate Relations Committee announce the availability of the CIC® Certification Award.  The award is intended to reimburse examination fees to successful applicants who have completed their initial or renewing certification (CIC®).  The award is not available to members holding a-IPC certification at this time. 

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References:

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  Primary and Secondary References (CIC® and a-IPC)

References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.

Primary References

  • APIC Text Online (ATO). Available at: https://text.apic.org/  (Please use the latest version of each chapter as notated by the revised publication date.)
  • Meehan, AK, Campbell, EA, Dudeck, MA, Edwards, JR, & Herzig, C. Fundamental Statistics & Epidemiology in Infection Prevention,1st ed., APIC, 2016.
  • Kulich P, Taylor D, eds. The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to the Lab, APIC, Washington, DC, 2012.
  • Brooks, Kathy. Ready Reference for Microbes, 4th ed., APIC; 2018.

Secondary References

  • Current Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
  • Current guidelines, standards, and recommendations from CDC, SHEA, HICPAC, and Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • AORN guidelines for perioperative practice.
  • The Pink Book - Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics “Red Book Online”. Available at: https://publications.aap.org/redbook?autologincheck=redirected 
  • Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario), Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. Best practices for environmental cleaning for prevention and control of infections in all health care settings. 3rd ed. Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer for Ontario; 2018.
  • Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario), Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. Interim guide for infection prevention and control of Candida auris. Toronto, ON: Queen's Printer for Ontario; 2019.
  Primary and Secondary References (Long-Term Care Examination)

References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.


Primary References

  • APIC Text Online (ATO). Available at: https://text.apic.org/  (Please use the latest version of each chapter as notated by the revised publication date.)
  • Kulich P, Taylor D, eds. The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to the Lab, APIC, Washington, DC, 2012.
  • Heymann, D., ed. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 20th edition, Washington, DC: American Public Health Association
  • Brooks, Kathy. Ready Reference for Microbes, 4th ed., APIC
  • Infection Prevention guide to long term care 2nd edition (APIC)
  • Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) – Centers for Disease Control

Secondary references

  • 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long Term Care  

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/altc/content/10-ethical-principles-geriatrics-and-long-term-care-2 

  • Position on Ethics Committees in Long Term Care 

https://paltc.org/amda-white-papers-and-resolution-position-statements/position-ethics-committees-long-term-care
 

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