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