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The Certification Board of Infection Control, Inc

S Pirwitz1

  • 1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH, USA.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) offers the only recognized certification for infection control professionals. Since 1983, over 3,000 professionals have earned the Certified in Infection Control (CIC) credential.

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Area of Science:

  • Infection Control and Epidemiology
  • Professional Certification

Background:

  • The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. established the Certification Board of Infection Control, Inc. (CBIC) in 1981.
  • CBIC operates as an independent, multidisciplinary board with consumer representation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and administer a standardized examination for infection control professionals.
  • To establish a recognized certification for competent professionals in infection control.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a certification examination.
  • Administration of the examination to assess professional competency.

Main Results:

  • The first examination was administered in 1983.
  • Over 3,000 individuals have achieved Certified in Infection Control (CIC) status.

Conclusions:

  • CBIC certification is the sole recognized credential for infection control professionals.
  • The CIC credential signifies demonstrated competency in infection control practices.

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