APIC

What APIC does

APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1972 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The association serves more than 15,000 infection preventionists, epidemiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across the United States and 70+ countries through membership, education, certification, and practice-resources programs. APIC operates a member portal (portal.apic.org) for course delivery, certification, event registration, and member services, and maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries CBIC (which administers CIC, a-IPC, and LTC-CIP certifications) and APIC Consulting (which deploys certified infection preventionists to healthcare systems since 2008).

APIC's product portfolio spans a reference library headlined by the APIC Text (authored by 200+ subject matter experts), the peer-reviewed American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), and Prevention Strategist magazine. Practice tools include PolicyPro (a subscription policy-management platform), Staffing Calculators, and an expanding toolkit catalog (MIFU, Patient Hand Hygiene, EIPAC Framework). Education products include the EPI Intensive (four-day, 23-module program available in-person and virtual), CIC/a-IPC/LTC-CIP certification preparation, microcredentials (Surveillance, Quality and Safety), microlearning via IP Spark, monthly webinars, and podcasts. The annual conference (2,400+ in-person, 1,300+ virtual in 2023) is the largest IPC gathering globally.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring membership dues; education and certification programs priced from $79 to $1,975 per course; the annual conference and webinars; publications and products; and the Strategic Partner Program (Visionary and Collaborator corporate sponsorships with companies including BD, Clorox Healthcare, Pfizer, GP-Pro, Metrex, and Nozin). The organization also operates APIC Consulting as a fee-for-service subsidiary. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the website portal and member community (APIC Connect/IP Talk), supplemented by local chapters (800+ leaders), the annual conference, and corporate partner channels.

Name

APIC

Legal name

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

Website

https://apic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

APIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1972 serving 15,000+ infection preventionists across 70+ countries through membership, certification (CIC, a-IPC, LTC-CIP), education, practice resources (APIC Text, PolicyPro), and the annual IPC conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Infection Prevention and Control

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluation, Implementation & Training (School-Based) (EDAKAEAI)

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AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

Keywords

• Infection prevention education
• Healthcare epidemiology training
• Infection control certification
• Healthcare-associated infections
• Professional membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to resources, education, certification preparation, community networking through local chapters, and member-only content. Membership categories include Professional, Lifetime, and New to the Profession.
2. Education and Certification Programs: Revenue from educational courses, certification preparation (CIC, a-IPC, LTC-CIP), microcredentials, webinars, and training programs. Includes in-person intensives (EPI, ASC), virtual training, and self-paced online learning.
3. Annual Conference: Annual conference revenue from registration fees, exhibitor fees, and sponsorship packages. The conference attracts thousands of attendees and is a significant revenue driver.
4. Publications and Products: Sales of publications including American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), Prevention Strategist magazine, reference books, toolkits, guides, and forms/checklists.
5. Strategic Partnership Program: Corporate partnerships with industry companies at Visionary and Collaborator tiers, providing sponsorship revenue, advertising, and product sponsorship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

APIC is a professional membership association that educates, certifies, and supports infection preventionists (IPs) working in healthcare settings. It delivers a portfolio of education and certification preparation programs (EPI Intensive, CIC/a-IPC/LTC-CIP Prep, microcredentials, webinars), reference publications (APIC Text, AJIC journal, Prevention Strategist), policy and workforce tools (PolicyPro, Staffing Calculators), an annual conference, and consulting services through its subsidiary APIC Consulting.

Product overview

APIC offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for infection preventionists (IPs), organized as a platform-plus-modules model. Core offerings include APIC Text (the authoritative reference for IPC), PolicyPro (policy management platform), and Staffing Calculators (workforce planning tools). The education ecosystem spans certification preparation (CIC Prep, a-IPC Prep, LTC-CIP Prep), intensive training programs (EPI Intensive, ASC Intensive), microlearning (IP Spark), webinars, podcasts (5 Second Rule, Science Into Practice), and the annual Infection Prevention Academy. Publications include the AJIC peer-reviewed journal and Prevention Strategist magazine. Practice resources include toolkits (MIFU Toolkit, Patient Hand Hygiene Toolkit, EIPAC Framework), Emerging Infectious Diseases Playbooks, and IP Trending Topics. The organization also supports research through CRPI and APIC Research Network, and offers affiliated certification through CBIC and consulting services via APIC Consulting. Members access exclusive platforms including APIC Connect/IP Talk community and member-only resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APIC Text
• PolicyPro
• Staffing Calculators
• EPI Intensive
• ASC Intensive
• CIC Certification Preparation
• a-IPC Certification Preparation
• LTC-CIP Certification Preparation
• AJIC (American Journal of Infection Control)
• Prevention Strategist
• Microcredentials
• IP Spark
• APIC Annual Conference
• APIC Webinars
• APIC Compensation Report
• CBIC Certification Programs
• APIC Consulting Services
• Infection Prevention Academy
• MIFU Toolkit
• EIPAC Decision-Making Framework
• CRPI (Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation)
• APIC Research Network

Quantifiable outcome

• APIC serves members across more than 70 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered visionary, collaborator, core and minor.

• BD (Becton Dickinson)visionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. BD provides surgical solutions and products. Partnership supports APIC programs and services through the Strategic Partner Program established in 2007.
• Clorox HealthcarevisionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. Clorox Healthcare provides healthcare-grade disinfection and cleaning solutions. Partnership supports APIC's mission through the Strategic Partner Program.
• GP-Pro (Georgia-Pacific)visionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. GP-Pro provides professional wiping and dispensing solutions for healthcare settings.
• MetrexvisionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. Metrex provides high-level disinfection and sterilization products for healthcare facilities.
• NozinvisionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. Nozin provides nasal antiseptic products for infection prevention.
• PfizervisionaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Visionary tier. Pfizer supports APIC's educational programs and public health initiatives.
• AmbucollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Ambu provides single-use endoscopy and visualization solutions.
• ASP (Advanced Sterilization Products)collaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. ASP provides sterilization and disinfection products for healthcare settings.
• CintascollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Cintas provides facility hygiene and safety services including uniform rental and restroom supplies.
• CorMedix TherapeuticscollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. CorMedix focuses on therapeutic solutions for infectious disease and inflammation.
• CS MedicalcollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. CS Medical provides automated disinfection systems for flexible endoscopes.
• Diversey (Solenis)collaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Diversey provides cleaning, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions.
• DraegercollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Draeger provides medical and safety technology including ventilators and monitoring systems.
• GE HealthCarecollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. GE HealthCare provides medical imaging, monitoring, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• GOJO (Purell)collaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. GOJO manufactures hand hygiene products including PURELL hand sanitizers.
• MedlinecollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Medline provides medical supplies and infection prevention products for healthcare facilities.
• MolnlyckecollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Molnlycke provides surgical and wound care products including antiseptic solutions.
• OlympuscollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Olympus provides endoscopy and surgical endoscopy products.
• PDI (Professional Disposables International)collaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. PDI provides infection prevention products including surface disinfectants and hand hygiene solutions.
• SolventumcollaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partner at the Collaborator tier. Solventum provides medical devices and solutions for healthcare applications.
• SHEA (Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025APIC and SHEA announced the Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG) to address national infection prevention priorities following the elimination of CDC's HICPAC. Joint initiative for expert advisory leadership in IPC.
• CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBIC is a voluntary, autonomous, multidisciplinary board that provides direction for and administers the certification process for professionals in infection control. CBIC is a subsidiary of APIC.
• APIC ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2008, APIC Consulting has been the leading provider of high-quality infection prevention and control consulting services. Powered by the world's largest network of certified infection preventionists.
• IPAC-CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPIC partnered with IPAC-Canada on the creation of the Ethical Infection Prevention and Control (EIPAC) Decision-Making Framework, helping healthcare professionals work through ethical issues in IPC.
• Leapfrog GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPIC and Leapfrog Consortium acknowledge healthcare innovators who enhance patient outcomes and create a healthier, safer future.
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the EIPAC Decision-Making Framework in partnership with healthcare partners in North Toronto. Framework adapted from Community Ethics Network work.
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPIC maintains close working relationships with CDC on public health issues. APIC publishes CDC's HAI Progress Report and public policy updates on CDC recommendations. APIC's CEO serves as ex-officio member of the board and APIC has granted CDC access to member information.
• SHEA (Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPIC shares member information with SHEA. The two organizations collaborate on public policy and advocacy efforts, including responses to federal vaccine policy changes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA): SHEA is the leading U.S. professional society for healthcare epidemiologists and shares APIC's IPC mission, including journal publications, guidelines, and advocacy. SHEA co-launched HIPAG with APIC, making it the most direct collaborator/competitor in IPC thought leadership and education.
• IPAC Canada: IPAC Canada is the Canadian counterpart association for infection prevention and control professionals, mirroring APIC's membership, education, and certification model north of the U.S. APIC and IPAC Canada have directly partnered on the EIPAC Decision-Making Framework.

Broad incumbents

• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): IDSA is the leading U.S. professional society for infectious-disease physicians and shares significant overlap with APIC on HAI guidelines, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak response. IDSA represents an adjacent clinical specialty but competes for the same healthcare-system IPC influencer mindshare.
• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN): AORN is a large specialty nursing association with a similar membership-plus-certification business model, focused on perioperative practice that includes surgical-site infection prevention. AORN's guidelines and education compete with APIC's content in the surgical and ambulatory care IPC niches.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): ANA is the national professional association for the entire U.S. nursing profession and competes broadly for member dues, continuing education, and certification revenue. ANA represents the parent profession from which many infection preventionists are drawn, making it a structural adjacency for APIC.
• American Public Health Association (APHA): APHA is the broader U.S. public-health umbrella organization, addressing communicable diseases, environmental health, and population-level infection control. APHA overlaps with APIC's expanded scope into non-clinical settings and competes for public-health advocacy and policy attention.

Others

• The Joint Commission: The Joint Commission is the dominant U.S. healthcare accreditation body whose HAI standards and infection-control requirements heavily shape the demand for APIC's education and consulting services. Although not a direct competitor, Joint Commission standards are a primary demand driver for APIC's customer base.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): NACCHO represents local public-health departments and supports infection-control capacity at the municipal level, intersecting with APIC's expanded vision into community and non-clinical settings. NACCHO is a complementary ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC): CBIC is APIC's wholly-owned certification subsidiary that administers the CIC, a-IPC, and LTC-CIP credentials. While structurally a subsidiary, CBIC operates as the field's standalone credentialing body with its own governance and is comparable as an independent certification organization.
• APIC Consulting: APIC Consulting is APIC's wholly-owned fee-for-service consulting subsidiary delivering IPC program assessments, build-outs, and staffing support to hospitals and health systems. Operating as an independent consulting firm, it competes with other healthcare consulting practices in the IPC niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/APICInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/APICInfectionPreventionandYou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apic
• Instagraminstagram.com/apic_infection_prevention/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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