Recertification for the IP-BC is every 3 years. Requirement: 50 Contact Hours in Infection control – (25 hours need to be ANCC accredited hours/college courses are acceptable) All Contact Hours need to be Infection Control related. Your recertification renewal will be due on the last day of the month you originally became certified. For Example: if you became certified January 2019, you will have until January 31, 2022 to renew your certification. Please keep in mind your certification does not warrant membership!