Exam Structure
The CAIP® examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are permitted three hours to complete the examination.
The CAIP examination is organized into five sections that evaluate knowledge across the following domains:
- Delivery of Patient Care
- Infection Prevention Program Development, Implementation and Maintenance
- Infection Prevention Education and Training
- Surveillance, Data Collection and Analysis
- Instrument and Equipment Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
For more detail on each section, refer to the CAIP content outline (PDF) .
Examination Dates, Fee and Application Windows
The CAIP examination is offered twice each year and may be scheduled for any available date during the designated testing months. The CAIP examination fee is $385.
Applications must be submitted electronically and are available only during the CAIP application window. A list of the items that must be submitted with the CAIP electronic application are available in the CAIP Handbook.
| CAIP application window | January 1-31 | August 1-31 |
|---|---|---|
| CAIP exam dates | March 1-31 | October 1-31 |
Application Period: March 1-31
Exam Period: May 1-31
Application Period: July 1-31
Exam Period: September 1-30
Testing Agency
PSI Services is the professional testing agency contracted by BASC to support the development, administration, scoring, score reporting, and analysis of the CAIP examination. The examination is delivered by computer at approximately 300 PSI test centers located throughout the United States. Watch a video overview of the PSI Services test center experience to familiarize yourself with the environment.
Results Notification
After the examination, candidates will see a pass/fail result on the screen. A score report will also be emailed to the candidate at the email address on file.
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Current Certificants
Applications Open
January 1, 2027Days
Exam Starts
March 1, 2027Days