Overview
Certification program
Certification by BCCNM allows registered nurses to perform certain restricted activities. Certification is offered in the following areas:. Certified practice for RPNs is offered in the following areas:
To be eligible for BCCNM certification, you must successfully complete a BCCNM-recognized education/course (includes online course, workbook and in-person preceptorship).
Renewing and maintaining eligibility
To maintain your certification, you must:
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Maintain recent clinical experience and provide at least one course of care or treatment, which includes performance of a restricted activity, for each certification you hold every three years.
- Maintain competence in your area(s) of certification and engage in continuing professional development
- Include at least one learning goal related to your area of certification in your professional develop plan and evaluation of learning
Re-applying for certification
If you don't meet the Quality Assurance requirements or have not practiced in the certification area in the last three years, you will not be eligible for certification. To be eligible again, you will need to complete a
recognized education program/course.
Fees
Please visit the
Fees page for updated fees under "initial application fees".