CIC Exam Preparation: How to Think, Study, and Succeed

Preparing for the CIC exam can feel overwhelming — especially when balancing clinical work, audits, outbreaks, and leadership responsibilities.

In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we break down:
• How the CIC exam is structured
• What candidates often misunderstand
• How to align real-world IPAC practice with exam expectations
• The importance of practicing exam questions to get an idea of priority content, and get comfortable with challenging multiple choice questions.

• Time is a significant factor in doing the CIC or LTC-CIP exam. Important to complete the exam to increase your chance of success.• Practical study strategies that work. This episode is ideal for:
✔ CIC candidates
✔ Early-career infection preventionists
✔ IPAC professionals considering certification

🎙️ Hosted by Wayne Tucker, CIC, LTC-CIP