CNCC-C and CNCCP-C Certification
"Offered by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the certification credential is part of a respected national certification program. The program is developed by Canadian nurses for Canadian nurses.
The certification credential is an important indicator to patients, employers, the public and professional licensing bodies that the certified nurse is qualified, competent and current in a nursing specialty/area of nursing practice. Certified nurses have met rigorous requirements to achieve this expert credential."
~~ CNA
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is responsible for the development and administration of the critical care nursing specialty examinations. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) developed and administered the first critical care nursing certification examination in 1995, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN).
Successful completion of the examination enables critical care nurses to hold the credential of Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Canada (CNCC-C) or Certified Nurse in Critical Care - Pediatrics (CNCCP-C) for a period of 5 years.
Although it is not necessary to be certified in Critical Care to be a member of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses, CACCN believes that certification demonstrates commitment to learning and providing excellence in critical care. CACCN supports their members seeking certification and renewal of their certification, with educational opportunities, convenient links and funding opportunities.
Certification Application Deadlines
2012 CNA Certification Brochure
2012 Examination Date: April 21, 2012
CACCN Certification Study Guide
The CACCN Study Guide for Certified Nurse in Critical Care Canada - CNCC(C) is available in both official languages in the Members' Only area of the CACCN website. If you are not a CACCN member, why not Join Now !
Bibliography Adult Critical Care Examination
Competencies - Pediatrics
Bibliography Pediatric Critical Care ExaminationFunding Opportunities to assist with Examination Fees
Certification Applications / Additional Information
For applications and additional information regarding Certification or to renew your current Certification, please contact CNA at:
Website: Get Certified
Email: certification@cna-aiic.ca
Telephone: (613) 237-2133 or 1-800-361-8404
Facsimile: (613) 237-3520