1. Active Registered Nurse (RN)
2. Completed post-secondary education in nursing. Post-secondary includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, etc.
3. Direct Responsibility: “Within their role this person is responsible for providing consultation to departments or assigned practice settings on infection prevention and control program elements, practices and processes, as well as products used within health care facilities and/or provides direct supervision of those who perform these responsibilities. Other examples of those who are eligible are public health practitioners who must be prepared to provide guidance appropriate to reduce transmission or halt outbreaks in a variety of practice settings and their job description includes this activity.” – CBIC CIC Requirements
4. Work experience, defined as active engagement in infection prevention, determined by a current job description, for compensation, for a minimum of:
   • At least two years of full-time employment AND
   • Completed 3,000 hours of infection prevention work experience earned during the previous three (3) years

Typical Job Titles that Fit the CIC® Guidelines:

• Infection Preventionist
• Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner/Professional (ICP)
• Infection Control Link Nurse
• RN Infection Preventionist

Please note invoices must be dated on or after July 1, 2023, to qualify for reimbursement.