Chapters 1 & 2 Pre-Study Session Quiz APIC DFW Professional Advancement Committee

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Chapters 1 & 2
Pre-Study Session Quiz
APIC DFW Professional
Advancement Committee
1. How long is the certification valid for?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years
2. The CIC exam for first time certification
can be taken:
a. Proctored at work
b. Proctored at DSHS
c. Proctored at designated assessment facility
d. Anywhere at your own leisure
3. How many core areas are there for the current
CIC exam?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
4. What is the recommended study time for each
study session?
a. 15-20 minutes
b. 20-30 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 2 hours
Chapter 1:
The CIC Exam
Prepared by:
APIC DFW Professional Advancement Committee
CBIC
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Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
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Established by APIC in 1981
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Provides direction for and administers the certification process for infection
prevention and control
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Mission: Protect the public by raising the standard of the infection
prevention profession through the development, administration, and
promotion of an accredited certification process
Objectives of Certification
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Provide a standardized measurement of current essential knowledge
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Encourage attainment of credential that denotes practice excellence among
infection prevention and control professionals
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Formally recognize individuals who fulfill the requirements for certification
with the CIC credential
Methods of Certification
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Initial certification:
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Proctored computer-based examination
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Remains valid for 5 years
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Recertification:
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Self Achievement Recertification Exam (SARE)
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Remains valid for 5 years
Proctored Exam
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The exam is administered via computer,
five days a week at designated assessment
centers.
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Assessment centers are currently located
in Bedford, Dallas, Wichita Falls, and
Abilene.
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You can get more information on these
locations on the CBIC website.