Certification for Infection Prevention

[jancon201]

Can anyone recommend which way to go for an R.N., working in LTC/skilled nursing to pursue certification in Infection Control/prevention.  I have searched the threads and found the word "infection" is a very popular word.

Thank you for any information!

 

[jbudrick, MSN]

I am certified by the Certification Board for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology.  I am certified in Infection Control (CIC).  As I am preparing for recertification, I have come across a CDC Train continuing education course for long term care infection prevention it is on line, 19.5 ceus and is free.  I have completed Module 1 and it is a terrific course so far.  You do get a certificate whether or not you choose to get the ceus.