CDI Certification Governance

Thanks to the many volunteers that serve on our governing councils, SME teams, consultants, and committees. Your work and commitment are instrumental to the development and implementation of the CDI Certification Program.

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CDI Governing Council – NBPHE Board of Directors: The CDI Certification Program is governed by the CDI Governing Council (NBPHE’s Board of Directors). The CDI Governing Council is responsible for the policies and procedures of the CDI Certification Program.

CDI Certification Advisory Committee: Members of the CDI Certification Advisory Committee focus on the goals of the CDI certification, challenges facing the CDI workforce, how the CDI certification will be administered, and develop a plan to ensure sustainability of the certification.

CDI Job Task Analysis Committee: These are subject matter experts who assist with development of the survey instrument, review the body of knowledge, and finalize the job analysis with NBPHE’s testing vendor.

CDI Item Writers: Item writers develop questions and collaborate with NBPHE’s testing vendor in the development of the CDI Certification Program.

Public Health Workforce Pipeline Development Consultants: These consultants provide expertise on the ensuring the CDI workforce pipeline is well-equipped and assist in identifying training needs.

Regional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Subject Matter Experts: The DEIJ subject matter experts help identify regional disparities in infectious disease control.