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Associate - Infection Prevention and Control — a-PIC

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Description

The a-IPC (Associate - Infection Prevention and Control) entry-level certification examination is a measure of basic infection prevention competency. It is intended for the novice IP and for those interested in pursuing careers in infection prevention and control. It is also intended for those who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the CIC©. The a-IPCTM is an objective, multiple-choice examination consisting of 100 questions. 85 of these questions are used in computing the score.

Certifying Organization

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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