NCCA Accreditation
The Vascular Access-Board Certified™ credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Accreditation by the prestigious NCCA assures that the VACC has met the most stringent and rigorous standards for issuing its credential. By meeting these standards, the VACC helps to ensure safe and expert practice of vascular access. Compliance must be demonstrated through a job analysis every five years and is a benchmark for certifying bodies to achieve.
Additionally, the VACC believes that NCCA accreditation assures that:
- The validity and integrity of the VA-BC™ credential are unquestionable and of the highest caliber.
- Fair and equitable standards have been met for each certificant who is certifying or recertifying.
- VA-BC™ certificants have earned a credential that is esteemed and valued among their peers, other medical professionals, and employers.
The VA-BC™ credential is accredited through June 30, 2027. (NCCA online listing)
For more information about the accreditation, please visit the NCCA website. For more information about the VA-BC™ credential, please read an overview to the VA-BC™.
ANCC Recognition
As an NCCA accredited board certification, the VA-BC™ is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Magnet Recognition Program.
For more information about Magnet, please visit their website.
