CIC Re-Certification Using Infection Prevention Units Guide
Discover the process for CIC re-certification using Infection Prevention Units (IPUs) and the requirements involved. Learn about submission deadlines, essential domains, accredited CEU providers, and how to ensure the organization's accreditation status. Access valuable CIC resources and get answers to common questions to help you navigate the certification process effectively.
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CIC RE CERTIFICATION IPU PROCESS BY HEIDI BERRY, BSN, RN, CIC
CIC RE CERTIFICATION USING INFECTION PREVENTION UNITS If your certification is due in 2020, you have until Jan. 31, 2021 to submit your IPU portfolio. CIC Resources: https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertific ation-by-Continuing-Education.htm IPU Manual, webinar, presentation
REQUIREMENTS: 40 IPUS FROM 6 DOMAINS IPU Sources Domains Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis Education and Research Employee/ Occupational Health Identification of Infectious Disease Processes Management and Communication Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation APIC National Conference = 10 IPUs covering all 8 domains Organizational Educational offerings (local Chapter APIC Conferences) Publications Presentations Online, paper, or live format education Professional organization participation (local APIC Chapter board position) Academic education, teaching, research
REQUIREMENTS CONT. CEU Provider APIC, SHEA, CDPH, OSHA, Vendor, CMA CEU Accreditor APIC (National or local), CA BRN, AORN, Accreditation Council for CMEs Look for Provider approved by or CNE/CEU approved by How do I know if the organization is accredited? Refer to this list of accredited state health departments published by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/accreditation/departments.html. Refer to this database published by the U.S. Department of Education to determine which postsecondary institutions and programs are accredited: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. Download a list of all currently accredited continuing medical education (CME) providers: http://www.accme.org/publications/list-all-currently-accredited-cme-providers.
