We are excited for the journey you are embarking on using the APIC Learning System for a-IPC. This
system offers an adaptive learning experience that prioritizes your knowledge gaps to
optimize the study experience and provide the most efficient path to certification.
When you first log in, you will be taken to the pre-test page. Taking the pre-test is an
important first step in your journey. Using your pre-test results, the APIC Learning System serves
up a study plan based on your current knowledge. If you choose to wait and take the pre-test later,
you can select My Study Plan to proceed directly to the content and study tools. However, you
should know the system won’t have a recommended path for you without taking the pre-test.
Beyond the pre-test page is the main menu. The custom study plan is anchored at the
top of the menu and is designed to help you complete your studies in the most efficient
way possible by populating content that matches your current knowledge gaps.
Also found at the top of the menu is the expandable tool bar. This is where you can
navigate to the reports, glossary, resource center and more. We’ll explore this later in the video.
Below the study plan, you always have access to resources and tools covering
topics tested on the certification exam. The materials are organized into five topic areas:
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes Surveillance and Outbreaks
The Infection Prevention Program Occupational Health, and
Preventing HAIs Linked to Equipment & Environment You have the freedom to move cards on and off your
study plan to personalize your path. Simply click the plus to move a card to the Study Path, and
the minus to minus to take it off your study plan. E Each card represents a topic area covered in the
Exam Content Outline. Let’s explore a topic now. When you click Begin, you are presented with all
the resources for this area including the reading materials, flashcards, and a quiz.
Let’s take a look at the online reading experience.
The reading material provides an interactive experience where you
can explore and study the content in each area. You should review the flashcards to reinforce
concepts you’ve studied. The flashcards can also be downloaded in a printable
format from the Resource Center. Before concluding a study card, be sure to take
the Quiz to ensure you’ve understood and retained the content you’ve been studying.
Let’s move on to the expanding tool bar menu where you can access your progress report, a glossary,
the resource center, and a search feature. You can see your progress on each quiz by
clicking the My Progress button. This is a great way for you to get a high-level look at your
performance throughout the system. In the glossary, you have access
to key terms and definitions using the alphabetical chooser or search option.
The Resource Center contains additional tools and resources to aid in your
studies. Printable flashcards, content updates, and other relevant resources
are housed here to support your learning. Enter key words or phrases into the Search
feature to quickly navigate to specific topics. Once you are two weeks away from the exam date
you entered when you first log in, if you haven’t already taken the post-test,
the practice card will appear on the study plan to encourage you to use this valuable
tool. Remember, you can always change your exam date within the settings at any time.
By utilizing all the tools available in the APIC Learning System for a-IPC,
we’re confident you’ll be prepared to pass your Associate – Infection Prevention and Control exam!
We hope you’ve enjoyed the overview and best of luck with your studies!