Comprehensive Preparatory Course for Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®)

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The CIC® Credential from CBIC is an internationally and regionally recognized standard of competence and professionalism in the infection prevention and control field. This course provides evidence- based knowledge referenced by CBIC, memorable and thought-provoking facts of infection control practice, clear examples and recognizable scenarios, summaries, knowledge checks, and review questions to reinforce key points.

  • Develop and manage infection and prevention control programs
  • Discuss the infectious disease, and their identification processes
  • Interpret the relevance of diagnostic and laboratory reports
  • Understand antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial stewardship
  • Evaluating elements of Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions
  • Discuss the surveillance plan development and interpretation of surveillance data
  • Examine the outbreak and define various case-finding methods
  • Preventing and controlling the transmission of infectious agents (HAI), bioterrorism,
  • Review various occupational health measures, screening and immunization programs,
  • Participate in quality performance/ improvement and patient safety activities
  • Discuss how to design, coordinate and deliver educational programs on infection control and evaluate the learning outcomes
  • Safe care environment (e.g., Heating- Ventilation-Air Conditioning, water standards, construction)
  • Identify and evaluate appropriate cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection practices
  • Practice critical thinking and management skills by engaging in scenarios to practice problem-solving for IPC
  • Understanding CBIC certification
  • Building an IPAC program
  • Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
  • Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents
  • Surveillance overview, types of surveillance.
  • Occupational Health
  • Management and Communication
  • Education and Research
  • Environment of Care
  • Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis

Learning options range from completely classroom-based courses to interactive online live programs.
Courses could be tailored to fit the needs and schedules of group participants.

  • Infection Control Practitioners
  • Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist
  • Healthcare professionals / Quality & Patient Safety Professionals
  • CSSD / Endoscopy / Laboratory Staff
  • Healthcare professionals (Dr’s/Nurses) who want to pursue a career in Infection Control
  • Healthcare Risk / Quality professionals
  • Staff Development / Education Professionals

Duration

 30 Hours (5 Weekends-Fridays & Saturdays, 3 Hours/Day)

Course Includes

  • Course Learning Material (theory and hands-on scenarios)
  • 30 modules covering all 8 domains of CIC exam
  • Mock Exam
  • Certificate of professional development accredited with 25 CPD UK Hours