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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CIC Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Interpret the relevance of diagnostic, radiologic, procedural, and laboratory reports
Identify appropriate practices for specimen collection, transportation, handling, and storage
Correlate clinical signs, symptoms, and test results to identify possible infectious disease
Differentiate between colonization, infection, and pseudo infection (e.g., contamination)
Differentiate between prophylactic, empiric and therapeutic uses of antimicrobials
Assess risk factors for infectious diseases (e.g., travel, vaccination status, immunocompromising factors)
Monitor current and emerging local and global health threats (e.g., local, national, and international public health organizations)
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Design of Surveillance Systems
Conduct a risk assessment based on geographic location, demographics of the population served, care, treatment, services provided, analysis of infection prevention data, evidence-based guidelines, or recommendations
Develop goals and objectives based upon the risk assessment
Develop a surveillance plan based on the goals identified
Adopt or establish standardized surveillance definitions
Create a process to identify epidemiologically significant findings and notify relevant parties
Integrate surveillance activities across health care settings
Establish processes for identifying individuals with communicable diseases requiring transmission-based precautions
Periodically evaluate the surveillance plan for relevance and modify as needed
Collection and Compilation of Surveillance Data
Collect data using standardized definitions
Utilize a systematic approach for data collection and preparation
Calculate infection rates/ratios and incidence/prevalence
Interpretation of Surveillance Data
Validate and analyze data
Compare results with published data/benchmarks
Prepare and present findings
Outbreak Investigation
Verify outbreak existence
Notify stakeholders
Collaborate on case definitions and control measures
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Develop infection prevention policies based on law, regulations, and evidence-based guidelines
Collaborate with agencies for community/facility responses
Implement infection prevention strategies including hand hygiene, PPE usage, patient placement, and safe injection practices
Adapt precautions to healthcare settings
Collaborate on antimicrobial stewardship and emergency preparedness
Integrate strategies into disaster response plans
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Employee/Occupational Health
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Assess and develop screening and immunization programs
Collaborate on follow-up for communicable diseases/exposures
Evaluate data on infection prevention
Identify healthcare personnel risks
Consult on alternative options (e.g., allergies to products)
Assess occupational exposure risks
Educate on safe work practices
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Management and Communication
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Develop and evaluate Infection Prevention Program goals and plans
Recommend resources and assess cost-benefit analyses
Facilitate implementation of policies
Communicate findings to stakeholders
Evaluate compliance with accreditation standards
Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Education and Research
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Assess educational needs and prepare appropriate content
Provide immediate feedback on practice lapses
Facilitate patient and family education
Conduct literature reviews and critically appraise findings
Incorporate research findings into practice
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Environment of Care
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Collaborate on safe care environment processes (e.g., HVAC management, disinfection practices)
Evaluate cleaning and disinfectant products
Monitor environmental pathogens
Assess infection risks during construction/renovation and establish risk mitigation measures
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization of Medical Devices and Equipment
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Evaluate cleaning and sterilization practices
Collaborate to determine reprocessing needs
Audit documentation for compliance with regulatory standards
Observe critical steps in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CIC Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
SECTION 1
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
- Interpret the relevance of diagnostic, radiologic, procedural, and laboratory reports
- Identify appropriate practices for specimen collection, transportation, handling, and storage
- Correlate clinical signs, symptoms, and test results to identify possible infectious disease
- Differentiate between colonization, infection, and pseudo infection (e.g., contamination)
- Differentiate between prophylactic, empiric and therapeutic uses of antimicrobials
- Assess risk factors for infectious diseases (e.g., travel, vaccination status, immunocompromising factors)
- Monitor current and emerging local and global health threats (e.g., local, national, and international public health organizations)
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 2
Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
- Design of Surveillance Systems
- Conduct a risk assessment based on geographic location, demographics of the population served, care, treatment, services provided, analysis of infection prevention data, evidence-based guidelines, or recommendations
- Develop goals and objectives based upon the risk assessment
- Develop a surveillance plan based on the goals identified
- Adopt or establish standardized surveillance definitions
- Create a process to identify epidemiologically significant findings and notify relevant parties
- Integrate surveillance activities across health care settings
- Establish processes for identifying individuals with communicable diseases requiring transmission-based precautions
- Periodically evaluate the surveillance plan for relevance and modify as needed
- Collection and Compilation of Surveillance Data
- Collect data using standardized definitions
- Utilize a systematic approach for data collection and preparation
- Calculate infection rates/ratios and incidence/prevalence
- Interpretation of Surveillance Data
- Validate and analyze data
- Compare results with published data/benchmarks
- Prepare and present findings
- Outbreak Investigation
- Verify outbreak existence
- Notify stakeholders
- Collaborate on case definitions and control measures
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 3
Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents
- Develop infection prevention policies based on law, regulations, and evidence-based guidelines
- Collaborate with agencies for community/facility responses
- Implement infection prevention strategies including hand hygiene, PPE usage, patient placement, and safe injection practices
- Adapt precautions to healthcare settings
- Collaborate on antimicrobial stewardship and emergency preparedness
- Integrate strategies into disaster response plans
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 4
Employee/Occupational Health
- Assess and develop screening and immunization programs
- Collaborate on follow-up for communicable diseases/exposures
- Evaluate data on infection prevention
- Identify healthcare personnel risks
- Consult on alternative options (e.g., allergies to products)
- Assess occupational exposure risks
- Educate on safe work practices
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 5
Management and Communication
- Develop and evaluate Infection Prevention Program goals and plans
- Recommend resources and assess cost-benefit analyses
- Facilitate implementation of policies
- Communicate findings to stakeholders
- Evaluate compliance with accreditation standards
- Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 6
Education and Research
- Assess educational needs and prepare appropriate content
- Provide immediate feedback on practice lapses
- Facilitate patient and family education
- Conduct literature reviews and critically appraise findings
- Incorporate research findings into practice
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 7
Environment of Care
- Collaborate on safe care environment processes (e.g., HVAC management, disinfection practices)
- Evaluate cleaning and disinfectant products
- Monitor environmental pathogens
- Assess infection risks during construction/renovation and establish risk mitigation measures
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
SECTION 8
Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization of Medical Devices and Equipment
- Evaluate cleaning and sterilization practices
- Collaborate to determine reprocessing needs
- Audit documentation for compliance with regulatory standards
- Observe critical steps in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes
Exam blueprint areas coveredCIC
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