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Job analysis 1992: infection control practitioner

N B Bjerke1, L J Fabrey, C B Johnson

  • 1Certification Board of Infection Control Committee on Job Analysis, Lenexa, KS 66285.

American Journal of Infection Control
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A 1992 job analysis updated the Infection Control Professional (ICP) certification exam. This reassessment ensured the exam accurately reflects current infection control practices for certification in 1993.

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Area of Science:

  • Infection Control
  • Professional Certification
  • Occupational Analysis

Background:

  • The Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) initiated a job analysis in 1991 to ensure its certification accurately reflected professional practice.
  • Previous task analyses required updating to maintain relevance in the field of infection control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive job analysis of Infection Control Professionals (ICPs).
  • To revise the test specifications for the Certification Examination for Infection Control (CEIC).
  • To ensure the CEIC accurately assesses the knowledge and skills required for effective infection control practice.

Main Methods:

  • A 9-member Job Analysis Committee was formed in 1991.
  • Collaboration with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. was established.

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  • A job analysis survey tool was developed and administered in 1992.

    • Main Results:

    • The study involved a reassessment of the previous CBIC task analysis.
    • The job analysis process and its results were documented.
    • Revised test specification outlines were created based on the findings.

    Conclusions:

    • The 1992 job analysis provided updated insights into ICP roles and responsibilities.
    • The Certification Examination for Infection Control (CEIC) was revised to align with current professional standards.
    • The updated examination, reflecting this endeavor, was implemented in November 1993.