The Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the validation, through certification, of a specialized body of knowledge for all professionals working in the field of vascular access.
We offer a multidisciplinary certification exam in vascular access, the Vascular Access-Board Certified™ (VA-BC™) credential. The VA-BC™ is accredited by the NCCA and is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program.
Practice Settings
Certification through VACC is multidisciplinary in scope and includes the broad range of health care professionals and clinicians actively engaged in the practice of vascular access. Vascular Access Specialists provide care in many settings. Examples include but are not limited to acute care hospitals, outpatient settings, long term care facilities, homecare, Industry. Vascular Access Specialists are also university faculty, administrators or educators.
Candidates for certification include (but are not limited to):
- RNs
- MDs
- PAs,
- NPs
- LPNs/LVNs
- Educators
- Radiology Technicians
- Respiratory Therapists
- Infection Preventionists
- EMS Professionals
Note: This certification is NOT intended for sales, marketing, or other non-clinical industry professionals.
If you are an industry professional interested in furthering your knowledge of Vascular Access, learn more about the Industry Partner™ Certificate Program.
Looking to see if your staff is Vascular Access-Board Certified™ (VA-BC™)? Verify a certification.
Vision Statement
VACC is the pre-eminent certifying body for multi-disciplinary vascular access care, whose clinically valued certification results in improved patient safety, quality care, and positive outcomes.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) is to certify vascular access health care professionals and related disciplines working in the field of vascular access through professional board certification.
Purpose
The vascular access certification examination is the standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills and abilities expected of professionals working in vascular access. The certification examination is offered two times per year at testing centers throughout the United States (to include US Territories), Canada, and select international sites. The certification exam is available only in English and all references used to develop it are US based and reflective of US clinical practice.
Upon successful completion of the certification exam, the VA-BC™ credential is awarded for a three year period.