Preparing for your CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP® examination requires time, dedication, and practice. To help you feel confident and ready on exam day, we provide a variety of resources—including preparation tips and the essential Candidate Handbook.
The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), along with its staff and test committee members, do not engage in any activities related to education and training that lead to initial certification. All functions performed by CBIC are independent of any educational and training processes/courses/materials associated with obtaining initial certification.
Disclaimer: The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) does not endorse or recommend any review course, study guide, or preparation material. Participation in a prep course or use of any specific resource is not required to take the CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP® examinations and does not guarantee a passing score.
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APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) Offerings:
Self-study, in-person, and online learning options for the CIC®, a-IPC™, or LTC-CIP® examinations.
CIC Academy Offerings:
LinkedIn community with preparation for the CIC®, a-IPC™, and LTC-CIP® examinations.
CIC Epidemiologists YouTube Channel Offerings:
Free online videos for CIC® preparation.
CIC Study Group - September through December 2025
IPAC Canada Offerings:
IPAC Canada Sponsored, Acknowledged and Endorsed Courses to help you build foundational knowledge, prepare for certification, and earn infection prevention units.
IPQ Academy Offerings:
Facebook community with preparation for the CIC®, a-IPC™, and LTC-CIP® examinations.
Long-Term Care Prep Group (recorded sessions & handouts)
Mometrix Online Courses Offerings:
Practice questions, study lessons, and flashcards for the CIC® examination.
Quality Leaders Academy Offerings:
Case studies, recorded sessions, and online review for the CIC® examination.
Wave Health Consultancy Offerings:
Online live interactive training for the CIC® examination.
Designed to provide monetary assistance to infection preventionists who are APIC members and interested in taking the CIC® exam. Award recipients will receive either funding for resources to prepare for the examination or reimbursement for the examination cost if they pass.
IPAC Canada and the IPAC Canada Corporate Relations Committee announce the availability of the CIC® Certification Award. The award is intended to reimburse examination fees to successful applicants who have completed their initial or renewing certification (CIC®). The award is not available to members holding a-IPC certification at this time.
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References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.
References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.