The 2024/2025 CIC Prep Course Applications are now CLOSED!
Questions? Contact Nina Costilla.
Infection prevention competencies and skills are critical in today’s healthcare environment. THA is proud to host its fourth cohort of the seven-part Virtual CIC Preparation Course for infection prevention professionals practicing in Texas hospitals who would like to expand their knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and prepare for the Certification in Infection Control (CIC) exam.
Cost
Participation in the CIC Prep Course is free for qualified infection prevention professionals working in a Texas hospital. Applicants must have completed post-secondary education in a health-related field and have direct responsibility for infection prevention program activities in their entity/organization.
Curriculum
Participants will study and review the main subjects of the CIC examination during the live, interactive virtual sessions.
Study Resource
Acceptance into this prep course also includes a valuable CIC study guide.
- Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Certification Companion: Mastering the CIC Exam
The CIC Exam
At the completion of this CIC Prep Course, participants will have the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully pursue the CIC certification accredited by Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
THA will not cover the cost of the CIC exam. Please contact your organization regarding exam fee reimbursement policies.
Required Application Documents
This application requires submission of an up-to-date resume and a recommendation letter from your current supervisor.
If you have questions about the program or about your application, please contact Nina Costilla.
Program Dates for the 2024/2025 Prep Course
- Applications are due Friday, November 15, 2024
- Accepted applicants will be notified by Friday, November 22, 2024
- Accepted applicants will need to confirm acceptance by Friday, November 29, 2024
- The seven virtual sessions will be held on specified Tuesdays between December 10, 2024 – February 18, 2025, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Participants who attend and participate in all seven virtual sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
*Please note: Due to limited space and the popularity of this course, we may have to limit each facility to 1 participant