Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC®)

Which Exam is Right for You?

Congratulations! You’ve decided to take an important step towards your individual and professional growth by pursuing a certification in infection prevention and control.

CBIC Certification Crosswalk

CBIC Examination Fees effective January 6, 2025

Talking to your supervisor about certification—email templates:
a-IPC™
CIC®
LTC-CIP®

What’s next? Learn about the exam day experience at a Prometric Center and read about each of CBIC's examinations below. 

Find out which certification is right for you:

  • CIC®
  • Recommended post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, or public health. This would mean that a diploma RN, an LPN/LVN, DPN, an Associate's degree nurse, a bachelor of science in public health etc.  Post-secondary includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, etc. 
  • Recommended two years of experience in infection prevention and control.
  • Why the CIC®? The CIC® credential identifies healthcare professionals who have shown mastery of knowledge in infection prevention and control.
  • CIC® overview 

Yes, this is the certification for me!

  • LTC-CIP® (Long-Term Care certification in Infection Prevention)
  • Recommended post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, or public health. This would mean that a diploma RN, an LPN/LVN, DPN, an Associate's degree nurse, a bachelor of science in public health etc. would be eligible. Post-secondary includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, etc. 
  • Recommended one year of experience in infection prevention and control.
  • Why the LTC-CIP®? The LTC-CIP® credential identifies healthcare professionals who have shown mastery of knowledge in infection prevention and control within a long-term care setting.
  • LTC-CIP® overview 
  • Application: https://secure.cbic.org/iMISCBIC/cbic/ltcip-application/

Yes, this is the certification for me!

  • a-IPCTM
  • No job-specific or educational requirements to apply.
  • New! Now renewable after five years via continuining education (IPUs) or examination. 
  • This entry-level certification examination is intended for the novice infection preventionist, those interested in pursuing careers in the field of infection prevention and control, and those interested in learning more about infection prevention and control.
  • Why the a-IPCTM? This program is the perfect stepping stone to prove a candidate’s foundational knowledge, interest and dedication to the field. The a-IPCTM is ideal for those who do not meet the requirements for the CIC®.
  • a-IPCTM overview 
  • Applications are open:  https://secure.cbic.org/imiscbic/cbic/aipc-application/ 

Yes, this is the certification for me!

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