***Includes Practice Test Questions***
Get the test prep help you need to become a Certified CIC Professional.
The CBIC exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. CBIC Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the CBIC exam.
Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the CBIC exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.
CBIC Exam Secrets Study Guide includes:
- A complete guide to the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology examination
- An in-depth look at the identification of infectious disease processes
- An examination of surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
- A thorough study of infection prevention and control
- A breakdown of program management and communication
- A detailed overview of education topics
- An analysis of infection control aspects of employee health
- Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations
It’s filled with the critical information you’ll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.
The Identification of Infectious Disease Processes section includes:
- Colonization, infection and contamination
- Occurrences, reservoirs, and other factors
- Diagnostic findings and testing
- Microbiology
- Immunity and immunizations
- Epidemiologic markers for bacteria
- Collection, handling, transport, and storage techniques
- Antimicrobials and microbiologic monitoring
- Assessment of patient and employee status
- Pathogenesis and classification
- Classification of microorganisms
The Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation section includes:
- Design of surveillance systems
- Collection of surveillance data
- Compiling surveillance data
- Interpretation of surveillance data
- Outbreak investigation
The Infection Prevention and Control section includes:
- Infection control policies and procedures
- Barrier/Isolation precautions
- Patient placement and environmental inspections
- Communicable diseases and special situations
- Products and medical equipment
- Transfer/discharge planning and immunizations
- Biological agents
The Program Management and Communication section includes:
- Program planning
- Communication and feedback
- Human Resources
- Compliance with regulations and standards
- Quality-Performance improvement
The Education section includes:
- Goals, measurable objectives, and lesson plans
- Teaching approaches
- Research
The Infection Control Aspects of Employee Health section includes:
- Pre-placement screening and immunizations
- Exposure to communicable diseases
- Work restriction
These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the CBIC exam. Concepts and principles aren’t simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it’s written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.
