Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy

To be eligible to take the long-term care exam, it is recommended candidates meet the following guidelines:  

1. Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing degree/nursing diploma, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.  Post-secondary includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges etc.      
2. Responsibility for the infection prevention and control programs/activities in a long-term care setting.

CBIC recommends, but does not require, one year of full-time infection prevention experience prior to taking the LTC-CIP examination.

Typical Job Titles that Fit the Long-Term Care Examination Requirements:

On the list below are some job titles that may fit the long-term care examination requirements: Note that these are examples and not a comprehensive list. 

• Infection Preventionist
• Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner/Professional (ICP)
• Infection Control Nurse
• RN Infection Preventionist
• Epidemiologist (e.g. Hospital, Public Health or HAI epidemiologist)
• Research Analyst (Infection Prevention Control/Epidemiology related)

For more information on exam requirements, please visit: https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Long-term-care-certification/LTC-Eligibility-Guidelines.htm

It is recommended candidates have:

1. Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.  Post-secondary includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, etc. 
2. Direct responsibility of the infection prevention and control programs/activities in a healthcare setting, and this is reflected in your current job description.
3. Work experience, defined as active engagement in infection prevention, determined by a current job description, for compensation, for a minimum of:

• At least one year full-time employment OR
• Two (2) years part-time employment OR
• Completed 3,000 hours of infection prevention work experience earned during the previous three (3) years

Typical Job Titles that Fit the CIC® Guidelines:

List below are some job titles that may fit the CIC® guidelines:

• Infection Preventionist
• Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner/Professional (ICP)
• Infection Control Link Nurse
• RN Infection Preventionist
• Microbiologist 
• Epidemiologist (e.g. Hospital, Public Health or HAI epidemiologist)
• Research Analyst (ICP/Epidemiology related)

For more information on exam requirements please visit: https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Candidate-Handbook/Eligibility-Guidelines.htm

Are you eligible for reimbursement? Please complete the form below. You will receive an email if you are eligible for reimbursement. 

Attestation Form (please download, complete, and upload to the form below).

Form: 

Reimbursement will occur twice. The first reimbursement will be for the prep materials. This will occur when the candidate sends prep material receipts and registers for the exam (with proof of registration). The second reimbursement will be for the cost of the exam, which will be reimbursed after the candidate sits for the exam. Candidates must sit for the exam by January 31st, 2025 in order to be eligible for reimbursement.

Receipts will be uploaded to a secure fax/email system. Passing the exam is not a criterion for the reimbursement although this program will only reimburse for one exam attempt. Candidates are required to complete a W-9 to in order to receive payment. The payment will be processed via direct bank deposit or mailed check. 

To be reimbursed you MUST complete the following: 

• Live in Iowa
• Complete eligibility form 
• Complete employment attestation form 
• Complete a W-9  
• Submit all receipts for study materials & exam