Certified Professional in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC)

Learning Outcome of CIC:

• Identify Infectious Disease Processes: Gain a comprehensive understanding of various infectious diseases, their transmission modes, and potential risks in healthcare settings.
• Prevent Transmission of Infectious Agents: Learn best practices for preventing the spread of pathogens, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and disinfection protocols.
• Surveillance & Epidemiological Investigation: Develop skills to track and investigate healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) to identify and address outbreaks effectively.
• Employee/Occupational Health: Understand how to safeguard the health and safety of healthcare workers through immunization programs, exposure control plans, and safe work practices.
• Manage the Environment of Care: Learn strategies to maintain a clean and safe environment within healthcare facilities, minimizing the risk of infections.
• Education & Research: Develop skills to educate patients and staff on infection prevention practices and stay current with the latest advancements in IPC research.
• Cleaning, Disinfection, & Sterilization: Master proper procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical devices and equipment to prevent contamination and transmission of infectious agents.