Recertification by Infection Prevention Units (IPUs) Overview

Update: 2023 IPU applications are now open.  
The last day to submit payment is October 31, 2023. 
 
Recertification is required in order to maintain the CIC® designation. All currently certified (CIC®) professionals in infection prevention and control are eligible for recertification during the year that their certification is due to expire.

Recertifying candidates may recertify either by passing a web-based recertification examination or through continuing education, hereby referred to as Infection Prevention Units (IPUs).

Resources

You can accumulate IPUs at any point during your five-year recertification period. To make the process go smoothly, we have gathered some useful links as resources.

  

NEW! View our IPU Portfolio Guide.

New! Professional Organization Participation Templates 
-Chapter Leader Template*
-Appointment Letter Template*

*Please note these templates are meant to act as a guide and should be updated accordingly. See CBIC's IPU Portfolio Guide for more information on the Recertification by IPU process. 

 

Still have questions? Visit the frequently asked questions page for more information.

 

Sign into your Profile: https://secure.cbic.org/imiscbic/cbic/profile/ Click on "My IPUs" on the top navigation panel. This header will only appear if you are actively certified.

  • Click "Add New IPU" to being entering credits.
  • Click "Pay Now" when you are ready to submit your credits in the final year of your certification.


 

What to Expect After Submitting Your Portfolio

The entire application process can take up to 30 days from date of receipt. Please allow 30 days after submitting your professional portfolio before contacting CBIC.

Once your professional portfolio has been reviewed, you will receive an email indicating whether or not your portfolio units met the prescribed criteria.

Revisions and Resubmissions

Revisions to your original portfolio will be allowed and you will have the chance to resubmit it for further review if it is not approved initially. You will receive an email notification for revision requests along with information on what activities were not accepted and why. Instructions on how to update your portfolio will be included in that communication. If you do not respond to the resubmission request, your portfolio will not be accepted and you will need to recertify using the proctored in-person examination. There is a limit of TWO revisions and resubmissions. If after the second and final revision your portfolio is not approved, you must recertify by taking the proctored CIC® examination to maintain your CIC® status.

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