Overview of Options & FAQs
Find the learning option that works for you.
In-Person and Virtual Courses
Online Learning
Certification Preparation
Demonstrate Your Expertise and Commitment With the CIC®
The CIC® credential identifies healthcare professionals who have shown mastery in knowledge of infection prevention and control by sitting for and passing the certification exam. The CIC® shows a commitment to best practices in infection prevention and control and improved patient care and signals to your employer and colleagues that you are committed to your professional growth.
Prepare for Your LTC-CIP Exam
Successful long-term care infection prevention certification indicates competence in the practice of infection prevention and control within a long-term care setting.
Prepare for Your a-IPC Exam
Designed for those preparing to take the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) exam or recertification exam, this instructor-led course will teach best practices and provide test preparation tips, strategies, and practice questions.
Professional Development Tools
APIC’s Competency Model
Developmental Path of the Infection Preventionist
Certification
Accreditation & Contact Hours
In support of improving patient care, APIC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Course evaluations will be available via an online link provided in course materials. All evaluations must be completed within 30 days. After satisfying all evaluation requirements, a certificate of completion will be available for your records indicating CEs.
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