About the CIC® Exam

CIC® Initial Applicants, please be aware prior to applying: Due to COVID-19, appointment availablity at testing centers may be limited. We encourage candidates to visit Prometric's Test Center Openings and Test Center Closures pages to see if test centers are open before applying for the exam.

Additionally, you can check for appointment availability on Prometric's Loctate a Testing Center page.

What is the CIC®?

The CIC® examination is the standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills and abilities expected of professionals working in the field of infection prevention and control. The initial certification exam is an objective, multiple-choice examination consisting of 150 questions. 135 of these questions are used to compute the score. Learn more about how the examination is written by scrolling down to "Practice Analysis." CBIC offers the exam in both English and Canadian French. Individuals have the option to schedule to take the examination at a Prometric testing center or Prometric's remote testing system, ProProctor^TM.

CIC® Requirements

Review the eligibility requirements page.

Candidates are required to submit the following documentation with their application:

1. Attestation Statement (completed, signed and dated by current supervisor)
2. Proof of Degree (a diploma or transcripts)
3. Current CV/Resume 
4. Official Job Description (must be signed by your immediate manager or supervisor)
5. $375 examination application fee

There is no specific time requirement that defines “sufficient experience;” however we emphasize that this certification examination is geared toward the professional who has had at least two years of full-time experience in infection prevention and control.

Apply for the CIC®

1. Create a login and password.
   • New Users: Follow this link to create a login and password: https://secure.cbic.org/imiscbic/cbic/create-account.aspx You will need an active email address to proceed.
   • Returning Users: For those who have applied before or already have a login, follow this link to either sign-in to your profile or to reset your login and password: https://secure.cbic.org/imiscbic/cbic/profile/
2. Fill out an application.
   • Apply online

Examination Appointment Policy

Please refer to CBIC's Examination Appointment Policy for information on rescheduling your examination appointment, requesting an extension to your current appointment date or eligibility end date, or cancelling your appointment date and/or eligibility altogether.

Prometric Experience

Visit our Prometric Experience page for more information on scheduling and what to expect on your test day.

Need to renew your CIC certification? You can take another test OR recertify by continuing education. Historically, the recertification test is open book. However, it has been known to be difficult. Being involved with IE APIC and serving as a board member are a few ways to obtain recertification WITHOUT worrying about test questions. :)