Being Certified in Infection Control (CIC®) not only shows that I have the experience, knowledge, and capabilities as an infection preventionist. It helped me gain confidence that I am a subject expert who can help my team and other facility stakeholders provide evidence-based practices by promoting the infection prevention and control program to promote patient safety.
Being a CIC is not just letters or words that can be added after your name. It is a legacy that you can show the world that you have the knowledge and you can confidently manage any facility, any infections, any outbreak with patient safety in mind in making the world safe thru infection prevention.
Being a CIC to me means that I am considered as a subject matter expert to my peers and within my organization.
Achieving the CIC has been a professional and personal milestone that I am particularly proud of. This nationally recognized credential signifies my commitment to ongoing professional development based on my philosophy of being a life-long learner. The CIC designation carries a lot of respect in the health care community and has tremendous potential in furthering one’s career and profession.
I have stayed an IP because every day I am able to use my clinical skills, knowledge, creativity, impact and influence to make a difference.
