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
Microcredentials
Microlearning Hub
Accreditation & Contact Hours
APIC is moving from Joint Accreditation to ANCC NCPD in 2026.
There will be a temporary pause in CE credit (contact hour) availability at the start of 2026 while APIC completes the ANCC approval process (February- May 2026). Courses will still be accessible, but continuing education credit will not be available during this transition. IPUs will still be available.
If you are enrolled in courses that include CE credit (contact hours) under Joint Accreditation, you must claim your credits by December 31, 2025.
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