Certification Application requirements summary.

Requirements:

• Be accountable for the infection prevention and control activities/program in your setting and this is reflected in the current job description.
• Have a post-secondary degree from an accredited institution OR Have a three-year Diploma RN degree* (applicable through December 31, 2020 only)
• Have had sufficient experience (recommended: two years) in infection prevention and control which includes all three (3) of the following:
  • Identification of infectious disease processes
  • Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
  • Preventing and controlling the transmission of infectious agents

And at least two (2) of the remaining five (5) components:

• Employee/occupational health
• Management and communication
• Education and research
• Environment of care
• Cleaning, sterilization, disinfection, and asepsis

* Equivalent to Canadian two- or three-year diploma from an accredited academic facility

Cost of Exam:

• Certification: $375.00
• Recertification: $375.00

What is required to apply:

• Attestation Statement (completed, signed and dated by supervisor)
• Proof of Degree
• CV/Resume
• Official Job Description (signed by supervisor)