Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology/
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I be certified in infection control?
Passing the national Certification in Infection Control
(C.I.C) exam certifies a person in infection control. Infection
control professionals who meet specific educational and
practice requirements may apply for the exam.
For information, see www.cbic.org
or contact
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
P.O. Box 19554
Lenexa, KS 66285-9554
Telephone: 913-895-4652
Email: cbic-info@goamp.com
What special infection control training does North Carolina
require?
North Carolina 10A NCAC 41A.0206 (previously numbered 15A NCAC
19A.0206) requires that each health
care organization that performs invasive procedures shall
implement a written infection control policy, designate a staff
member to direct infection control activities and the designated
staff member shall have successfully completed a course in
infection control approved by the State Health Department. For more
information, contact the Statewide Program for Infection Control and
Epidemiology at
spice@unc.edu
North Carolina infection control laws are on the internet.
Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology