CBIC CIC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Environment of Care | 10% | - Safety and risk assessment - Facility design, construction, and renovation - Waste management and environmental services - Water and air quality management |
| Identification of Infectious Disease Processes | 19% | - Epidemiologic principles - Emerging and re-emerging pathogens - Risk factors and transmission mechanisms - Microbiology and pathogenesis |
| Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation | 24% | - Data collection, validation, and analysis - Outbreak investigation and response - Surveillance system design and implementation - Benchmarking and reporting |
| Prevention and Control of Transmission of Infectious Agents | 28% | - Isolation and patient placement - Hand hygiene and aseptic techniques - Standard and transmission-based precautions - Antimicrobial stewardship - Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization |
| Education, Research, and Quality Improvement | 9% | - Development and delivery of education programs - Evidence-based practice and research application - Performance measurement and quality improvement - Regulatory and accreditation compliance |
| Employee and Occupational Health | 10% | - Exposure management and post-exposure prophylaxis - Immunization programs - Health screening and surveillance - Workplace safety policies |
CBIC Certified Infection Control Sample Questions:
Question #1
The Infection Control Department is notified of possible contamination of one lot of dressings. Which of the following actions should be taken?
A. Notify discharged patients on whom the dressings were used to be alert for signs of infection.
B. Instruct the Purchasing Department to remove the manufacturer's dressings and similar dressings from the hospital.
C. Identify where the implicated dressings are in the hospital so that they can be returned to the manufacturer.
D. Arrange to purchase new dressings from a different manufacturer.
Question #2
The expectation to call out or speak up when an infection prevention lapse is observed is an example of
A. honest disclosure of a safety event.
B. a safety culture with reciprocal accountability.
C. a blaming and shaming safety culture.
D. implementation of human factors.
Question #3
An infection preventionist is developing training exercises for emergency preparedness and disaster response teams. The MOST effective instructional method for retaining information is:
A. Providing reading materials to the group.
B. Watching videos recorded by other hospitals.
C. Administering a post-test after circulating the emergency response plan.
D. Simulating an event to practice how to respond.
Question #4
In a retrospective case-control study, the initial case group is composed of persons
A. without the disease.
B. with the disease
C. without the risk factor under investigation
D. with the risk factor under investigation
Question #5
A patient presents with symptoms of meningitis. Two weeks ago, the patient ate from a cheese and meat tray and developed fever, muscle aches, and nausea the next day. Which of the following infectious agents should an infection preventionist consider as a cause of the patient's symptoms?
A. Vibrio cholerae
B. Campylobacter jejuni
C. Clostridium perfringens
D. Listeria monocytogenes
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: D | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |














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