Education & Certification
Overview
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Educational Opportunities
APIC offers clinical training and professional development opportunities for infection preventionists no matter where you are in your career. With in-person and online (both live instructor-led and on-demand) learning programs, you’ll find an educational experience that suits your learning style, your schedule, and your budget. Learn more about our comprehensive educational offerings below and choose the right course for you.
In-Person and Virtual Learning
Online Learning
APIC Annual Conference & Exposition
Bundled Learning Options
Group Training for 30+ Individuals
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.
Learning Options
Whether you prefer to learn with the help of an expert instructor, or at your own time & convenience, APIC has a learning option that can help you succeed!
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.
Learning Options
Discover learning options for every study style — all including the APIC Learning System for LTC-CIP™.
Professional Development Tools
APIC’s Competency Model
The updated APIC Competency Model for the IP reflects the dynamic nature of the IPC field. Patient safety remains the core of IPC practice. New to the updated model is a focus on the continuum of care. The updated model has four career stages and six future-oriented competency domains to guide IPs in progressing through the career stages and pursuing leadership roles.
Developmental Path of the Infection Preventionist
As part of APIC’s mission to create a safer world through prevention of infection, APIC provides evidence-based, scientific, and proven resources to infection preventionists, healthcare professionals, and patients.
Certification
Certification shows that you’re prepared for every infection prevention and control challenge that comes your way. Enhance your professional credibility and get recognized for your expertise by attaining the only accredited certifications in infection prevention and control (IPC).
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.
Contact APIC Education
Education customer service
1-800-650-9570 – press #2 for Education
education@apic.org