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Our Infection Control Test Study Guide Stands Out from the Rest
If you want to achieve the test score you deserve, stop stressing about whether your score is good enough, and master the exam to become a CIC* professional, then this could be the most important message you read this year.
Our comprehensive study guide for the Certified in Infection Control Examination is crafted by test experts who meticulously researched the key topics and concepts you need to excel on the exam. Our original research into the CBIC* Certified in Infection Control Examination, administered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC*), identifies the specific content areas and critical skills essential for success. We've used this information to create a study guide that is designed to help you succeed on the test.
The Comprehensive General Strategy Review

• Read Carefully
• Contextual Clues
• Prefixes
• Hedge Words
• Switchback Words
• Face Value
• Answer Selection
• Eliminate Answers
• Avoid Fact Traps
• Extreme Statements
• Benchmark
• Predict the Answer
• Tough Questions
• Check Your Work
• Pace Yourself
• Don’t Rush
• Keep Moving

The Comprehensive Identification of Infectious Disease Processes Review

• Diagnostic, Radiologic, Procedural, and Laboratory Reports
• Colonization, Infection, and Pseudo Infections
• Specimen Collection, Transportation, Handling, and Storage
• Clinical Signs, Symptoms, and Test Results
• Antimicrobials
• Assessing Risk Factors for Infectious Disease
• Monitoring Current and Emerging Local and Global Threats

The Comprehensive Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation Review

• Design of Surveillance Systems
• Collection and Compilation of Surveillance Data
• Interpretation of Surveillance Data
• Outbreak Investigation
• Key Components of Surveillance and Epidemiology

The Comprehensive Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents Review

• Developing Infection Prevention Policies and Procedures
• Infection Prevention and Control Strategies
• Transmission Based Precautions
• Emergency Preparedness and Management

The Comprehensive Employee/Occupational Health Review

• Screening and Immunization Programs
• Communicable Diseases and Exposures
• Needle Sticks and Splashes
• Identifying Transmission Risks and Safe Work Practices

The Comprehensive Management and Communication Review

• Planning the Infection Control Program
• Communication
• Quality Performance Improvement and Patient Safety

The Comprehensive Education and Research Review

• Education
• Research

The Comprehensive Environment of Care Review

• Environmental Safety
• Monitoring Elements for a Safe Care Environment

The Comprehensive Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization of Medical Devices and Equipment Review

• Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Practices
• Single-Use and Reprocessed Devices
• Levels of Disinfection/Sterilization

Exclusive Test-Taking Strategies

• Discover when, why, and how to guess strategically. Many test takers use ineffective guessing techniques, but with guidance from our standardized test experts, you can avoid common pitfalls.
• Understand why answers that seem correct are often misleading and learn how to distinguish between the correct answer and the clever traps set by test writers.
• Apply our benchmark method to determine which answer choice you should select.
• Learn how to handle difficult questions, even when you're unsure of the answer. Don’t give up—use our tips to maximize your chances of choosing the correct response.
• Master the technique of grouping answer choices into categories, which often helps narrow down the correct options. This quick strategy can help you eliminate one or two incorrect answers, increasing your likelihood of getting the question right.

Before we proceed, let’s clarify what CIC* Exam Secrets is not. It isn’t a boring recap of everything you’ve already learned.
CIC* Exam Secrets is our exclusive collection of tips and insights specifically curated to help you achieve the best results on the test with minimal study time. It’s written in plain language and is easy to use.
We cover the essential skills needed to excel on the infection control test, along with comprehensive reviews of each critical test section.

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