All CEs used for renewal must be related to vascular access.
The following is a list of various acceptable, accredited, and independent continuing education organizations that may provide Vascular Access Continuing Education (CE) hours for applicants seeking renewal through continuing education credit. This list is provided as a resource and a courtesy for VA-BC™ Certificants. This list does not imply endorsement by VACC, nor does it reflect in entirety all possible CE provider organizations.
View the VA-BC™ content outline to see which topics are included in the scope of your certification and will be acceptable CEs for renewal.
Free CEs
Association for Vascular Access, On Demand CE – free or reduced cost to AVA members, some free to non-members
- Association for Vascular Access, JAVA CE -FREE for AVA Members and available to non-members for a low fee
- Association for Vascular Access, Local Network Meetings
- Association for Vascular Access, Annual Scientific Meeting
B. Braun E-University – not all courses offer CEs – make sure you filter for CE courses!
- Vascular access specific past and upcoming webinars
Free + Paid CEs
American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Ensure CEs are vascular access related before completing or purchasing – check the content outline to ensure the webinar topic is included in the scope of your VA-BC™
Certificants may also earn CE hours by completing activities as outlined in this table:
| Activity | CE Credits |
| Conference, Seminar, Workshop on a topic related to Vascular Access:
Each 50-60-minute session including questions and answers. |
1 |
| Continuing Education (CE’s) on a topic related to Vascular Access:
1.0 CE awarded by program sponsor. |
1 |
| Completion of Academic Courses on topics related to Vascular Access:
1 semester hour credit. |
5 |
| Completion of Academic Courses on topics related to Vascular Access:
1 quarter hour credit. |
3 |
| Completed Master’s Thesis or PhD Dissertation
On a topic related to vascular access from an accredited institution. |
10 |
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Completed Presentations: A max. of 10 contact hours may be earned in this category Poster Presentation: a presentation may not be submitted more than once, (if you present the poster more than once you may only count it ONE TIME) includes preparation time Presentations: each hour-a presentation may not be submitted more than once, (if you teach the same program several times you may only count it ONE TIME) includes preparation time
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1
2 |
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Publications of Vascular Access related topic(s): a max. of 10 contact hours may be earned in this category except for published books Abstract accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, includes preparation time Article: a minimum of three-page article accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, includes preparation time Chapter in a book published on a topic related to vascular access Book published on a topic related to vascular access
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1
3 5 15
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