CBIC News

Stay up-to-date with what is going on at CBIC. Read the latest article from Prevention Strategist and catch up on any important announcements relating to certification.

News/Announcements

• CBIC® Launches Job Analysis Survey for a-IPC™ Certification 

  CBIC® is conducting a job analysis study for the associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC™) certification.  

  This important study is designed to validate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) essential to the work of novice Infection Preventionists. The results of this study will directly inform updates to the a-IPC™ examination, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and reflective of real-world practice. The vision of the updated a-IPC™ certification is to create a clear differentiation between a novice IP and an early/mid- career IP, who holds the CIC® credential. 

  As part of this initiative, CBIC® has developed an online survey to gather input from those familiar with the field. We invite you to participate by completing the survey, which takes approximately 30–40 minutes. Your input is vital to the integrity of the certification process. 

  https://survey.prometric.com/jfe/form/SV_bemggRCy9uxZ0k6

  Survey window: July 8 – August 8, 2025 
  Estimated time: 30–40 minutes 

  As a token of appreciation, participants who complete the survey (and opt-in) will be entered into a drawing to win one of several $50 amazon gift cards. Thank you for supporting CBIC®’s Mission to provide pathways to demonstrate and maintain competence in infection prevention and control, and Vision of a world free of infections through demonstrated professional competency. 

• Strengthening Local Health Departments: The Impact of Certification in Infection Control
  •  “Strengthening Local Health Departments: The Impact of Certification in Infection Control,” examines the impact of NACCHO’s scholarship program, which supports local health department staff in earning the credential. Through surveys and focus groups, we found that certification improves not only individual skills but also organizational performance and community health outcomes.
• Maintaining your CBIC certification through Infection Prevention Units - webinar hosted by APIC
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• Evaluation of Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc Certification in Infection Control (CIC) examination rates
  • Interview in Infection Control Today
• The 2024 survey report from Prometric is now available. Download the report.
• CBIC Informational webinar hosted by IPAC Canada - March 25, 2025 - Password required: .i5r0mA7 
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• The Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (AL-CIP): A conversation with Joseph Tannous, MHRM, CIC, AL-CIP 
  • Joseph Tannous, MHRM, CIC, AL-CIP is an Infection Control Consultant at Emirates Health Services. In his video, Joseph shares his experience earning the AL-CIP and provides advice and tips for prospective applicants. 
• CBIC President-Elect, Gail Fraine, RN, MMHC, BSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, is featured in Voice for Infection Prevention about her experience earning the AL-CIP. 
• Why AL-CIP Certification Is a Game-Changer - article from Infection Control Today
• The Inside Scoop on the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (article from Prevention Strategist) 

• The Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: Updates from CBIC webinar

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• Building a Purposeful Career in IPC: Maggie Reavis MPH, BSH, RN, CIC, CPHQ: Infection Preventionist, The University of Kansas Health System

• Why Certify? The Value of Certification in Infection Prevention and Control hosted by Webber Training

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•  Better Together: Collaboration between quality and infection prevention and control webinar

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• Conversations with CBIC: The Associate – Infection Prevention and Control certification 

• Conversations with CBIC: The Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

• CIC® Recertification Overview Webinar

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• Evaluation of Infection Preventionists' Competencies Using the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Competency Model in Tertiary Care Government Hospitals, Bahrain

•  CBIC and the Future of IPC Certification Webinar hosted by Webber Training (free registration required)

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• 2023 Certification in Infection Control Assessment Survey Findings from NACCHO

  • Local health department staff who received CBIC certification reported better collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and peers due to gaining deeper understanding of infection prevention and control.

• IPAC Canada Certfication Webinar: March 26, 2024 -Password required: J4cxXMc@

• The 2023 survey report from Prometric is now available

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• a-IPC Webinar hosted by Webber Training (free registration required): Infection Prevention and Control Certification: Obtaining Your Entry Level IPC Certification Through CBIC

• Board Director Rashida Conway, MSN, RN, CIC is featured in the latest issue of The American Journal of Nursing 

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• Webinar hosted by the National Indian Health Board: Ask me anything about certification

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• APIC Webinar: What Certification is Right for Me? 

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