title: Certification in infection control and epidemiology-a celebration of 15 years!
abstract: Certification in infection control has been available since 1983. In this, the 15th anniversary of the Certified in Infection Control examination, it seems appropriate to examine how the program was developed, how it has evolved, and future opportunities for Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology. This article was written to provide a brief history and an update on the current status of the Certified in Infection Control program.
authors.affiliation: Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Glenview, IL 60025-1485, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Docken
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000266:history*; D004501:Education, Medical; D004813:Epidemiology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history; D006280:Health Workforce; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards*; D013038:Specialization; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States