Professional certification system of infection prevention and control in the United States and its enlightenment to China

The United States Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology(CBIC)provides standardized measurements for all infection prevention and control professionals. It pursues a professional standard of excellence and aims to continuously improve their skills to ensure safe medical care of high quality for patients. We should learn from their certification system of infection prevention and control to accelerate the development and maturity of professional certification of infection prevention and control in China. Key words: Infection control; Professional certification system; United States; Enlightenment