Infection Control Certifications

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Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Supervisor (CEICS)
Required: 8 years experience in infection control remediation in healthcare and other environmental settings.

Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infectious diseases in commercial, institutional, governmental, and other public or private buildings where transmission is a concern. "Infectious diseases" refers to illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions, or other microbiological pathogens.

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Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Remediator (CEICR)
Required: 2 years experience in infection control remediation in healthcare and other environmental settings.

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Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Remediation Assistant (CEICRA) (VOCATIONAL)
Field experience not required. Candidates must attest to current employment in infection control remediation in healthcare and other environmental settings.

Program Summary:

The Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Remediator (CEICR) and the Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Supervisor (CEICS) correct infection control problems in the built environment. A CEICR or CEICS specializes in maintaining infection control according to ICRA guidelines while conducting remediation services involving expansion, demolition, remodeling, repair and retrofit projects.

A CEICR or CEICS has verified knowledge of disciplines related to environmental infection control. The certification exam cover the most respected texts in the field. Those who pass the exams must understand the scientific principles governing infection control. They must be familiar with current practices and standards affecting investigators and remediators.

Each CEICR or CEICS possesses verified experience in infection control remediation in one or more of the following settings:

Hospitals
Clinics and urgent care centers
Offices and commercial buildings
Industrial structures
Government facilities
Schools and public buildings

To earn the Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Remediator (CEICR) or Council-certified Environmental Infection Control Supervisor (CEICS) designations, candidates must:

Demonstrate verifiable field experience in infection control remediation
Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
Earn the unanimous approval of the CEICR or CEICS certification board
Re-certify every two years
Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
Maintain the highest ethical standards

Accreditation:

The CEICR and CEICS certifications are 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.

OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Restoration and Remediation:

ACAC offers restoration industry certifications and contractor certifications such as mold contractor certifications, indoor air quality certifications, water damage certifications, fire and water restoration certifications; structural drying certifications, moisture control certifications, and thermography certifications.

Administration and Management:

ACAC offers emergency management certifications and indoor air quality management certifications.

Investigation and Consulting:

ACAC offers mold inspector certifications, indoor air quality certifications, environmental certifications, infection control certifications, thermography certifications, and fire and smoke certifications.