Certification: Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C)

The Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) examination was developed in partnership with the National Association of Public Safety Infection Control Officers (NAPSICO). The DICO-C examination candidate is an experienced Emergency Responder associated with law enforcement, an emergency medical service, or other healthcare provider who possess a specialized level knowledge for patient and employee centric care, interdisciplinary collaboration, disease transmission, as well as preventative care, immunizations, and employee education.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 4 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

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Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.