What is a CEICS?
A Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Supervisor (CEICS) corrects infection control problems in the built environment. A CEICS advises building owners during construction, demolition, remodeling, repair and renovation projects. A CEICS can identify and eliminate the causes at the root of an infection control issue as well as taking measures to prevent future problems. A CEICS can also help identify construction practices which have encouraged the spread of infection. A CEICS can help develop an infection control risk assessment (ICRA).
A CEICS has verified knowledge of disciplines related to environmental infection control. The CEICS examination covers the most respected texts in the field. Those who pass the exam must understand the scientific principles governing infection control. They must be familiar with current practices and standards affecting investigators and remediators.
Each CEICS has demonstrated at least eight (8) years experience in infection control remediation in one or more of the following settings:
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Hospitals
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Clinics and urgent care centers
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Offices and commercial buildings
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Industrial structures
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Government facilities
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Schools and public buildings
To earn the Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Supervisor designation, a candidate must:
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Demonstrate at least eight (8) years of verifiable field experience in infection control remediation
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Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
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Earn the unanimous approval of the CEICS certification board
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Re-certify every two years
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Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
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Maintain the highest ethical standards
The CEICS certification is accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.
