WEBVTT 00:00:02.560 --> 00:00:08.960 We are excited for the journey you are embarking  on using the APIC Learning System for a-IPC. This 00:00:08.960 --> 00:00:14.000 system offers an adaptive learning experience  that prioritizes your knowledge gaps to 00:00:14.000 --> 00:00:19.760 optimize the study experience and provide  the most efficient path to certification. 00:00:19.760 --> 00:00:25.440 When you first log in, you will be taken to  the pre-test page. Taking the pre-test is an 00:00:25.440 --> 00:00:31.120 important first step in your journey. Using your  pre-test results, the APIC Learning System serves 00:00:31.120 --> 00:00:37.360 up a study plan based on your current knowledge. If you choose to wait and take the pre-test later, 00:00:37.360 --> 00:00:43.440 you can select My Study Plan to proceed directly  to the content and study tools. However, you 00:00:43.440 --> 00:00:48.320 should know the system won’t have a recommended  path for you without taking the pre-test. 00:00:48.320 --> 00:00:53.280 Beyond the pre-test page is the main menu.  The custom study plan is anchored at the 00:00:53.280 --> 00:00:57.920 top of the menu and is designed to help you  complete your studies in the most efficient 00:00:57.920 --> 00:01:02.800 way possible by populating content that  matches your current knowledge gaps. 00:01:02.800 --> 00:01:07.520 Also found at the top of the menu is the  expandable tool bar. This is where you can 00:01:07.520 --> 00:01:14.720 navigate to the reports, glossary, resource center  and more. We’ll explore this later in the video. 00:01:14.720 --> 00:01:19.360 Below the study plan, you always have  access to resources and tools covering 00:01:19.360 --> 00:01:25.760 topics tested on the certification exam. The  materials are organized into five topic areas: 00:01:25.760 --> 00:01:31.040 Identification of Infectious Disease Processes Surveillance and Outbreaks 00:01:31.040 --> 00:01:35.040 The Infection Prevention Program Occupational Health, and 00:01:35.040 --> 00:01:41.040 Preventing HAIs Linked to Equipment & Environment You have the freedom to move cards on and off your 00:01:41.040 --> 00:01:46.560 study plan to personalize your path. Simply click  the plus to move a card to the Study Path, and 00:01:46.560 --> 00:01:53.200 the minus to minus to take it off your study plan. E Each card represents a topic area covered in the 00:01:53.200 --> 00:01:59.920 Exam Content Outline. Let’s explore a topic now. When you click Begin, you are presented with all 00:01:59.920 --> 00:02:05.760 the resources for this area including the  reading materials, flashcards, and a quiz. 00:02:05.760 --> 00:02:08.800 Let’s take a look at the  online reading experience. 00:02:09.360 --> 00:02:12.720 The reading material provides an  interactive experience where you 00:02:12.720 --> 00:02:19.040 can explore and study the content in each area. You should review the flashcards to reinforce 00:02:19.040 --> 00:02:23.520 concepts you’ve studied. The flashcards  can also be downloaded in a printable 00:02:23.520 --> 00:02:28.800 format from the Resource Center. Before  concluding a study card, be sure to take 00:02:28.800 --> 00:02:33.840 the Quiz to ensure you’ve understood and  retained the content you’ve been studying. 00:02:33.840 --> 00:02:40.560 Let’s move on to the expanding tool bar menu where  you can access your progress report, a glossary, 00:02:40.560 --> 00:02:47.680 the resource center, and a search feature. You can see your progress on each quiz by 00:02:47.680 --> 00:02:52.320 clicking the My Progress button. This is a great  way for you to get a high-level look at your 00:02:52.320 --> 00:02:56.240 performance throughout the system. In the glossary, you have access 00:02:56.240 --> 00:03:01.600 to key terms and definitions using the  alphabetical chooser or search option. 00:03:01.600 --> 00:03:05.920 The Resource Center contains additional  tools and resources to aid in your 00:03:05.920 --> 00:03:11.360 studies. Printable flashcards, content  updates, and other relevant resources 00:03:11.360 --> 00:03:16.880 are housed here to support your learning. Enter key words or phrases into the Search 00:03:16.880 --> 00:03:23.360 feature to quickly navigate to specific topics. Once you are two weeks away from the exam date 00:03:23.360 --> 00:03:28.000 you entered when you first log in, if  you haven’t already taken the post-test, 00:03:28.000 --> 00:03:32.400 the practice card will appear on the study  plan to encourage you to use this valuable 00:03:32.400 --> 00:03:39.440 tool. Remember, you can always change your  exam date within the settings at any time. 00:03:39.440 --> 00:03:44.800 By utilizing all the tools available  in the APIC Learning System for a-IPC, 00:03:44.800 --> 00:03:50.800 we’re confident you’ll be prepared to pass your  Associate – Infection Prevention and Control exam! 00:03:50.800 --> 00:03:54.800 We hope you’ve enjoyed the overview  and best of luck with your studies!