Accreditation

National Commission for Certifying Agencies

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is an independent organization that has identified the essential components of a national certification program and determines if certification organizations meet established standards based on those components. These standards are nationally recognized principles utilized by a variety of certification organizations for certification programs in diverse professions.

Accreditation by the NCCA indicates that ONCC programs have been evaluated by the Commission and found to meet or exceed all of its established standards. The following ONCC Certification programs are accredited by NCCA:

National Commission for Certifying Agencies

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is an independent organization that has identified the essential components of a national certification program and determines if certification organizations meet established standards based on those components. These standards are nationally recognized principles utilized by a variety of certification organizations for certification programs in diverse professions.

Accreditation by the NCCA indicates that ONCC programs have been evaluated by the Commission and found to meet or exceed all of its established standards. The following ONCC Certification programs are accredited by NCCA:

  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®)
  • Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN®)
  • Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®)
  • Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN®)

Accreditation of Credentials for Retired Examinations

The accreditation of AOCNS®, AOCN®, and CPON® has recently changed.

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