Enhancing infection preventionist certification success through a structured training program - 18/10/24
, Jennifer McCarty, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Sandi Steinfeld, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Virginia Kennedy, RN, MS, CIC, FAPICRésumé |
Background |
Certification in infection control (CIC) is a standardized indicator of the knowledge and competencies essential for effective infection prevention practice. Evidence measuring success of training programs for certfication in infection control is limited.
Methods |
From 2017 through 2023, 51 novice infection preventionists (IPs) were enrolled in a training program that combined didactic learning, application of knowledge in practice, and mentorship from advanced-practice and near-peer IPs. Participants were tracked through completion of certification examination and pass rates were compared with rates for 2023 CIC candidates.
Results |
All participants engaged in the training program attempted the CIC examination. The training group had a pass rate of 98%. This is 27% higher than the most recent rate published by Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) of 71%.
Discussion |
Participants were significantly more likely to pass the CIC exam on the first try, showing that a supported, competency-based training program can be successful in supporting novice IPs in certification success.
Conclusions |
Building foundational knowledge on key concepts in infection prevention and control and enhancing learning through supervised, direct application of skills improves CIC certification exam pass rates and supports progression of early career IPs to more independent practice.
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Highlights |
• | Certification in infection control certification demonstrates infection preventionist competency. |
• | In most years, less than three-quarters of candidates pass the CIC exam. |
• | Competency-based training can significantly increase certification success. |
• | Training that combines application of knowledge and peer mentorship can be effective. |
Key Words : Education, Mentorship, Competency, Career Progression, Developmental Pathway, Peer Support
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
Vol 52 - N° 11
P. 1235-1240 - novembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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