NACCHO, in partnership with CDC, is excited to offer a scholarship opportunity for local health department staff in obtaining certification in infection control (CIC) or a-IPC (Associate – Infection Prevention and Control) entry-level certification. NACCHO anticipates participation in this opportunity will increase the capacity of local health departments in infection prevention and control. Scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $2,500 for exam fees and study materials (including books, membership fees, and/or training courses). Staff must register for the exam, and all reimbursable expenses must be incurred by June 30, 2023 (the exam itself can be taken after this date but needs to be within 90 days of CBIC confirmation of eligibility). Scholarship recipients will be expected to provide feedback on the certification process and demonstrate the impact of certification to NACCHO to inform future project activities supporting local health departments in infection prevention and control. More information about the exams, including eligibility requirements and guidelines for taking the exams, can be found on the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.'s (CBIC®) website.
The deadline for submitting applications for scholarships is
Friday, January 27. On a rolling basis through Tuesday, February 2, NACCHO will select and notify LHDs for this scholarship. NACCHO encourages LHDs to review the full application before completing (available
here). For more information or questions, view the updated FAQ document on the
announcement page, or email NACCHO at
infectiousdiseases@naccho.org.
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NACCHO's Infectious Disease Program
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