CVAA is proud to provide the I-CVAA(c) Industry Certification Exam!
The I-CVAA(c) Industry Certification Exam provides certification that a person employed in an industry that serves and supports public and private healthcare operations and functions in a non-clinical capacity (i.e., sales and marketing of medical equipment and devices) has knowledge specific to the initiation of vascular access and infusion therapy.
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CVAA is an organization dedicated to promoting safe, quality vascular access and infusion therapy care across the healthcare continuum. To keep pace with the rapid changes and increasing complexity of vascular access and infusion therapy care, it demands a specialized knowledge base and CVAA encourages all individuals working in the field to be certified, including industry members.
CVAA offers this new voluntary industry certification program that allows industry members working in the area of vascular access and infusion therapy to build on the foundation of their professional knowledge and gained experience. The purpose of CVAA certification is to promote excellence in vascular access care for patients through the establishment of national benchmarks for a knowledge base.
Certification is a commitment to staying current with evidence-informed and best practice vascular access and infusion therapy. With I-CVAA(c) certification everybody benefits.
Industry Certification Regulations
- The exam is conducted annually at the conference site and at other predetermined sites as requested. See here. You can also choose to write virtually.
- The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions, including case studies. The exam can be written in English or French. One (1) hour will be given to complete the exam.
- If a failing grade is obtained, the candidate must submit a new application and certification fee to reschedule another exam writing.
- A passing grade is 75% and the decision of the Certification Committee is final and no further review will be entertained.
The fee for examination will be as prescribed by the Board of Directors. Candidates who pass the certification exam will receive a certificate from CVAA suitable for framing and display and may use the designation I-CVAA(c) after their name. CVAA also provides a certification pin and a certification number. CVAA will provide an optional notice to employers to inform them of the candidate’s new certified status.
Certification is valid for three (3) years as long as the individual renews their national membership each year. In order to recertify after the three (3) years, the individual must rewrite the exam. We encourage industry certified members to attend as many relevant education sessions as possible and independently keep up to date.
If the annual dues are not paid, the certification is no longer valid. If a member wants to become recertified, the applicant must rewrite the examination for certification.
The fee for the exam is $199 + applicable taxes.
CVAA encourages all industry members to write the certification exam.
If you are part of a group of 5 writers or more, contact cvaa@cvaa.info for a discount on the exam fee.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the I-CVAA(c) Certification examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be an active member of CVAA national in good standing - join here
- Complete and submit the application form and full payment here
Cancellation policy
The exam application fee is non-refundable. Writers have one (1) year from their registration date to write the exam or there is a $75 + applicable taxes delay fee to postpone for up to one (1) year.
Important:
If the annual dues are not paid, the certification is no longer valid. Your employer may be advised that your certification is no longer valid. If a member wants to become recertified, the applicant must rewrite the examination for certification.
Certification Exam Study Tools
An exam Study Guide is included with your application fee and will be emailed to you upon registration and will greatly assist you as you prepare. Also, we provide writers with access to an online Mock Exam with 25 questions. Access to the Mock Exam is provided upon registration.