DICO-C Recertification
DICO-C RECERTIFICATION
Recertification options for the Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) credential include the following:
- Retake the written certification examination
- Complete the required 18 hours of continuing education (CE) credits specific to infection control
Eligibility Requirements for Recertification
- Maintain current DICO-C certification
- Must be an Emergency Responder working as - or having the potential to work as - an Infection Control Officer
- Pay the required recertification fees
DICO-C RECERTIFICATION MATRIX |
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Category |
Required Activity |
Number of Con Ed Hours |
Required Documentation |
On-Line, |
Complete approved continuing education credits specific to the certification domains - minimum thirty minutes in length |
Hour for hour |
Submit certificate of completion or attendance. This must list the certificant's name, hours of education completed, date of training, and authority approving the education i.e.: Medical Director, State EMS Office, CAPCE, etc. |
On-Line, |
Review scientific publications |
Hour for hour |
Submit certificate of completion or attendance. This must list certificant's name, hours of education completed, training date, and authority approving the education i.e.: Medical Director, State EMS Office, CAPCE, etc. |
Local, state, national, or international conferences and workshops |
Attendance at local, state, national, or international conferences or workshops |
Hour for hour |
Submit course schedule or certificate outlining topics related to infection control |
Academic education and College Credits |
Education provided by accredited colleges or education programs that advance infection control |
10 hours per program completion |
Submit college transcripts (official or unofficial) |
Item Writing |
Participation in DICO-C item writing |
0.5 hours per item submitted |
Submit CE document issued by Item Writing Committee |
Publications |
Review of a peer journal publication or evidence-based guidelines related to infection control |
3 hours per publication |
Submit proof review from publisher for the article, guideline, prevention guide, or other publication reviewed, ensuring your participation as author or co-author, title of written work, date of publication, and a subject synopsis is visible |
Presentation |
Presenting at a local, state, national, and international conference |
Lecture must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length |
Each lecture may be used only once. Similar lectures an be used agin, though there must be documentation that the materials presented has been updated and refreshed |
Presentation |
Presenting a poster at a national or international conference on a topic related to infection prevention and control |
1 hour per poster presentation |
Submit copy of the poster or summary of abstract |
Presentation |
Primary author of an abstract presentation at a national or international conference |
1 hour per abstract |
Submit copy of the poster or summary of abstract> |
Participation in a professional infection control organization |
Participate on a local, state, national, or international level as a committee member or in a position of voluntary leadership |
2 hour per year |
Appointment letter outlining profesional organization participation |
Teaching |
Teaching specific topics related to infection control |
1 hour of instruction |
Copy of course or class syllabus outlining infection control teaching |
Research |
Involved in an approved local facility IRB, State, or federally funded research activity that is specific to advancing the profession of infection prevention and control (e.g. listed as a principal member of the investigational team) |
5 credit hours per research activity |
A report ensuring your participation in the research and a subject synopsis is visible |
- All supporting documents submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to the certification expiration date will incur a $125 late processing fee. The late processing fee DOES NOT guarantee your credentials will be approved before the expiration date.
- Renewal requests submitted beyond the certification expiration date will not be accepted - there is no grace period
- Candidates who are wanting to renew their credentials after the expiration date will need to register for - and pass the examination - to test to maintain their credential
- Renewal requests will be processed according to when they are received by the IBSC and the certification expiration date
- Candidates who successfully meet all program requirements will have their credential renewed for an additional three-year period
- Candidates who do not meet the renewal program requirements must successfully pass the DICO-C certification examination to have their credentials reissued
- The IBSC audits 100% of all continuing education (CE) activity
- All renewal fees are non-refundable
Accrediting Bodies
The IBSC is not a continuing education accrediting body. If you have questions related to the number of contact hours approved for a particular educational course or seminar or to have a course approved, contact an accrediting organization (i.e.: CAPCE)
Detailed Content Outline or Exam Blueprint
- The Detailed Content Outline or exam blueprint is what the item writers follow when creating examination questions. This can be found at: DICO-C DCO
Review Material/Item Writing References
- Review materials can be found on the exam preparation page located here
Application Procedure
- To renew by CE, the following documentation must be submitted to your IBSC account 2-4 months prior to your expiration date:
- Copy of your current driver's license or professional credential
- Continuing education certificates/documentation as outlined above
- All applicable recertification fees
- Note - a $125 late processing fee applies to all renewals received less than 30 days from certification expiration date. This late processing fee does not guarantee your credential will be approved before its expiration date
For additional information please review the Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at help@ibsc.org
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