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CBIC CIC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CIC |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice exam (computer-based testing) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Recommended Training: | Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Training Resources CBIC Exam Preparation Resources |
| Exam Registration: | CBIC Official Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers and remote testing options (availability may vary) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: healthcare-related education or experience in infection prevention and control (eligibility requirements vary by CBIC pathway) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cbic.org |
CBIC CIC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization | - High-level disinfection practices - Environmental cleaning standards - Sterilization methods and validation |
| Education, Consultation, and Research | - Staff education strategies - Evidence-based practice and guideline interpretation |
| Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation | - Data collection and analysis - Outbreak investigation and response - Healthcare-associated infection surveillance methods |
| Identification of Infectious Disease Processes | - Chain of infection and transmission routes - Pathogenesis of infectious diseases - Host susceptibility factors |
| Infection Prevention and Control Program Management | - Policy and guideline implementation - Regulatory compliance - Program development and leadership |
| Occupational Health | - Immunization and post-exposure protocols - Healthcare worker exposure prevention |
| Environment of Care | - Air and water quality management - Healthcare facility design and risk reduction |
CBIC CIC Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The CBIC Certified Infection Control exam is the official Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) test registered under exam code CIC. Passing it earns you the Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) certification, a credential at the Professional level. Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
Recommended: healthcare-related education or experience in infection prevention and control (eligibility requirements vary by CBIC pathway)
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the CBIC Certified Infection Control exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers and remote testing options (availability may vary).
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) points candidates toward the following training options for CBIC Certified Infection Control.
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Training Resources
- CBIC Exam Preparation Resources
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 302 practice questions in the ActualCollection CIC package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official CBIC Certified Infection Control syllabus is organized into 7 domains. Key areas include Education, Consultation, and Research, Infection Prevention and Control Program Management, and Identification of Infectious Disease Processes. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
CBIC Certified Infection Control Sample Questions:
When preparing an educational session, objectives should be written using clear, precise language to describe what the learner is expected to learn. All of the following are examples of appropriate objective verbs EXCEPT:
- A. know
- B. explain
- C. define
- D. compare
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A patient with a history of Clostridioides difficile is admitted to the hospital. The patient is asymptomatic for diarrheal symptoms; however, the provider prescribes an antibiotic. What type of antimicrobial therapy is applied in this scenario?
- A. Empiric
- B. Inappropriate
- C. Prophylactic
- D. Targeted
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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The infection preventionist (IP) is working with the Product Evaluation Committee to select a sporicidal disinfectant for Clostridioides difficile. An effective disinfectant for the IP to recommend is
- A. phenolic.
- B. quaternary ammonium compound.
- C. sodium hypochlorite.
- D. isopropyl alcohol.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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An infection preventionist receives a call from a healthcare personnel (HCP) who is in the first trimester of pregnancy and has cared for a patient with cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?
- A. Recommend the pregnant HCP receive immediate post-exposure follow-up.
- B. Instruct the HCP to wear a mask during patient care activities.
- C. Reassign the HCP to a low-risk patient care area until second trimester.
- D. Emphasize consistent adherence to Standard Precautions.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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An infection preventionist is utilizing the Shewhart/Deming cycle in an infection control program performance improvement project. In which of the following steps are the results of the interventions compared with the original goal?
- A. Study
- B. Act
- C. Do
- D. Plan
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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