Elevate Your Credibility in Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy
What Is I-CVAA(c)?
The I-CVAA(c) Industry Certification formally recognizes industry professionals who support public and private healthcare systems in a non-clinical capacity—including sales, marketing, education, and technical support—by validating their specialized knowledge of vascular access and infusion therapy.
This certification demonstrates to clinicians, healthcare organizations, customers, and employers that you understand the clinical environment you support and are committed to evidence-informed, best-practice vascular access care.
I-CVAA is an industry-specific certification validating applied knowledge of:
• Vascular access and infusion therapy fundamentals
• Device categories and indications
• Safety and best practices
• Clinical terminology
Why I-CVAA(c)?
Products don’t build trust. People do.
I-CVAA(c) shows healthcare teams that you understand the clinical realities behind vascular access and infusion therapy — not just what’s on a product sheet.
It’s proof that you’re more than a vendor. You’re a knowledgeable, credible partner.
Write the Exam Here
Register to write the I-CVAA(c) Certification exam
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Email cvaa@cvaa.info for more information
What You Get
The I-CVAA(c) certification was developed specifically for industry members who want to:
• Stand out with professional differentiation in a competitive market
• Strengthen their clinical credibility with healthcare teams
• Demonstrate a standardized, nationally recognized knowledge base
• Align with evidence-informed and best practice standards
• Differentiate themselves in a competitive healthcare marketplace
• Gain instant clinical credibility
Certification reflects a commitment to excellence, professional growth, and staying current in a complex and highly specialized field. When industry professionals are knowledgeable, patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems all benefit.
Successful candidates may use the professional designation I-CVAA(c) after their name.
Who It’s For
• Sales
• Clinical specialists
• Product educators
• Health care market reach
• Business development
• Industry professionals supporting infusion and vascular access
How It Works
Join CVAA → Register → Study → Write exam → Get I-CVAA(c) certified
Industry Certification Exam Details
Format: 50 multiple-choice questions (includes case-based scenarios)
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English or French
Delivery:
o In-person at the annual CVAA conference or other predetermined sites
o Virtual exam option available
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Fee: $199 + applicable taxes
Candidates who pass will receive:
• An official CVAA certificate (suitable for framing)
• I-CVAA(c) designation
• Certification pin and unique certification number
• Optional employer notification of certified status
If a failing grade is obtained, candidates must submit a new application and examination fee to rewrite the exam. Decisions of the Certification Committee are final.
Organizations registering five (5) or more candidates are eligible for a group discount. Contact cvaa@cvaa.info for details.
Certification Exam Study Tools
To support your success, the following study resources are included with registration:
• Comprehensive Study Guide (emailed upon registration)
• Online Mock Exam with 25 practice questions
Certification Validity and Renewal
• Certification is valid for three (3) years
• Annual CVAA national membership must remain in good standing
• Recertification requires rewriting the exam at the end of the three-year period
CVAA strongly encourages certified industry members to:
• Attend relevant education sessions
• Independently stay current with evolving standards and evidence
If annual dues are not paid, certification becomes invalid and employers may be notified. Reinstatement requires rewriting the examination.
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.
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