The CIC^® Certification is a good fit if:

• You have two years of experience in IPC.
• You are directly responsible for the IPC programs in a healthcare setting.
• You have completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.

The LTC-CIP Certification is a good fit if:

• You work in a long-term healthcare setting such as a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or assisted living facility.
• Your role includes at least partial responsibility for the IPC programs/activities in a long-term care setting.
• You have completed post-secondary education in a health-related field.

The a-IPC^TM certification is a good fit if:

• You are interested in pursuing a career in the field of IPC.
• You are looking to demonstrate basic infection prevention competency.
• You already work in the field of IPC but don’t meet all of the requirements for the CIC or LTC-CIP. There are no job-specific or education requirements to apply.