Infection Control Specialist
Work to control the spread of infectious diseases by investigating cases to understand symptoms, likely sources of exposure, and identify potential future spread of a disease. Identify and implement infection control processes to eliminate potential infection hazards.
Annual openings
44
BLS median wage
$73,750
Typical education
Bachelor's degree, though some employers will expect a Masters in Public Health
10-year growth
+14%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Bachelor's degree, though some employers will expect a Masters in Public Health
Credential requirement
A certification through the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, the Certified Infection Control Certificate is valued by some employers. A candidate does not need a degree to get this certification.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
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Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
- Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
- Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
- Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
- Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.