Upcoming Opportunities
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APIC & CBIC have an upcoming scholarship opportunity for candidates interested in the a-IPC examination. CBIC is giving away 150 exam registrations for the May 22–July 2, 2026 beta test and APIC is giving away 150 a-IPC online learning systems.
On Monday, February 2 at 10:00 AM. EST, a sign-up sheet will be posted on
To
register for the giveaway, you will need your CBIC Record ID. If you do not yet have a CBIC account, please create one online, as registrations without a valid Record ID will not be considered. Exams will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so be ready to secure your spot as soon as registration opens. The first 150 individuals will be contacted by the first week of March with instructions on scheduling their exam appointment during the May 22–July 2, 2026 testing period.
The following are hosted or co-hosted by the APIC Puget Sound Chapter.
Annual Chapter Needs Assessment
To help us better support your needs as an infection preventionist, please take a few moments to complete this year’s needs assessment.
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Don't miss the first APIC-PS meeting of 2026!
📅 APIC‑Puget Sound Chapter Meeting — January 22, 2026
Infection Preventionists and healthcare partners—join us for our first APIC‑PS chapter meeting of 2026!
This month’s session will bring our community together to share updates, strengthen our practice, and continue advancing patient and staff safety across the Puget Sound region.
🕛 Thursday, January 22, 2026
🧑⚕️ Infection Prevention | Education | Collaboration
We look forward to learning, networking, and building momentum for a strong year ahead.
Here is an option to import the Zoom invite to keep a placeholder on your calendar:
Monthly zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEqcO6grDkvG9bTWpUCwMjtnsVgwRcf_GH6/ics?icsToken=DDL3rnnNuV5bMLBBDQAALAAAAGpT9ryUGR4fYsnndLA1J-FvfnAC2ZHCCUiG1S_5-CmmLs51ye39Y_N9YY3TNi61NHUPEgK8ifoVai0MUjAwMDAwMQ
Click here to register for January's meeting: Eventzilla registration
NEW SESSION! 2026 CIC Study Group
A new session of Patty's CIC Study Group starts February 4th, 2026. Whether you're studying for the CIC, a-IPC or LTC-CIP, all are welcome to join. Even if you missed the start, you're more than welcome to join at any point.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BfbGN58aS6au-XHFNxFzpw#/registration
Empower Hour for LTCF IPs
Join APIC Puget Sound and Washington State Department of Health for an insightful call series designed to strengthen foundational knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in long-term care settings. Each month, we’ll spotlight a key IPC topic to help you build an effective infection prevention program in your facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your expertise, connect with industry professionals, and ensure safer environments for residents and staff alike!
Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm. The series will start March 5th. You can join at any point in the series.
Register here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/healthcare-associated-infections/hai-resources-and-tools/education-and-training#upcoming