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- Title
Value of Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®).
- Authors
Marx, James F.; Callery, Sandra; Boukidjian, Roy
- Abstract
The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. conducted a marketing research study to determine the perceived value of the Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) among infection prevention professionals and other stakeholders. Four thematic categories were identified: certification process and standards; professionalism, competency, and career growth; patient care, safety, and infection prevention and control; and regulatory compliance. Respondents stated that certification demonstrated professional competency, increased career growth, improved regulatory compliance, was important in influencing legislation, and improved the practice of infection prevention and control. Opportunities were to re-evaluate eligibility criteria and exam difficulty; demonstrate how certification increases financial compensation and organizational recognition; and offer recertification through continuing education. Based on the study findings, strategic recommendations and next steps were incorporated into the strategic plan. This paper is an overview and summarizes the study findings.
- Subjects
ALLIED health personnel; CLINICAL competence; PREVENTION of communicable diseases; CONTINUING education; MEDICAL care; PATIENTS; PATIENT safety; PROFESSIONAL employee training; CERTIFICATION; PROFESSIONAL standards; PROFESSIONALISM; THEMATIC analysis
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Infection Control / Revue Canadienne de Prévention des Infections, 2019, Vol 34, Issue 2, p96
- ISSN
1183-5702
- Publication type
Article