After passing an examination, an individual is certified for four years. The renewal process at HPCC is called the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR), which requires fulfilling practice or work hour requirements and accumulating required points through various professional activities. All activities are added and submitted online through your LearningPlan in our LearningBuilder software. CHPLN® certificants have the option of using HPAR or testing to renew. All CHPNA®s must test to renew their credential.
Practice /Work Hour Requirements
Practice/Work hours can come from:
Direct patient care
Virtual/teleconference care
Academic
Research
Administrative duties
Consultant
Case manager
Program developer/coordinator
Policy maker
Points for Professional Activities
Points can be accrued through:
Continuing education
Academic education
Professional publications
Professional presentations
Precepting students
Orienting Staff
Volunteering in professional organizations
ACHPN®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your ACHPN® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR) and the Situational Judgment Exercise (SJE). The SJE is a series of case-based scenarios to test critical reasoning and clinical application of content beyond the level of the initial certification exam.
During your recertification, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the ACHPN® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for ACHPN® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
ACHPN® Certification Renewal | HPNA members
$320 – Early Bird Fee | $430 – Standard Fee
ACHPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members
$480 – Early Bird Fee | $590 – Standard Fee
ACHPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA Members
$590
ACHPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$750
*All fees include the cost of purchasing an SJE. You will purchase the $60 SJE through PSI (applicable state taxes may apply), and the remaining balance will be paid through LearningBuilder when you submit your HPAR application.
APHSW-C
Recertification Requirements
To renew your APHSW-C credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, any courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the APHSW-C HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for APHSW-C renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
APHSW-C Certification Renewal | HPNA, SWHPN, NHPCO members
$250 – Early Bird | $360 – Standard Fee
APHSW-C Certification Renewal | Non-members
$390 – Early Bird Fee | $500 – Standard Fee
APHSW-C Certification Reactivation | HPNA, SWHPN, NHPCO members
$520
APHSW-C Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$660
Members of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN), and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) are eligible to receive member pricing for APHSW-C recertification. If you are a member of one of these partnering organizations, please utilize the following directions to secure member pricing.
Members of SWHPN: Please contact SWHPN, at 412-850-3375 or info@swhpn.org for a member pricing code.
Members of the National Alliance for Care at Home: Please utilize the following link to log in and obtain a member pricing code https://www.nhpco.org/sw-cert/
Members of HPNA: Member pricing is automatically confirmed and calculated within the application.
CHPCA®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your CHPCA® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the CHPCA® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for CHPCA® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
CHPCA® Certification Renewal | HPNA members
$320 – Early Bird Fee | $430 – Standard Fee
CHPCA® Certification Renewal | Non-members
$460 – Early Bird Fee | $570 – Standard Fee
CHPCA® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members
$590
CHPCA® Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$730
CHPLN®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your CHPLN® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR) or sit for the CHPLN® exam.
If renewing through HPAR, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
If renewing through testing, you must sit for and pass the exam prior to the expiration of the certification. Visit the CHPLN® page to schedule your exam.
Download the CHPLN® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for CHPLN® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
CHPLN® Certification Renewal (HPAR) | HPNA members
$235 – Early Bird Fee | $345 – Standard Fee
CHPLN® Certification Renewal (HPAR) | Non-members
$340 – Early Bird Fee | $450 – Standard Fee
CHPLN® Certification Reactivation (HPAR) | HPNA members
CHPLN® Certification Renewal (Exam) | HPNA members
$235
CHPLN® Certification Renewal (Exam) | Non-members
$340
CHPN®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your CHPN® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR) and the Situational Judgment Exercise (SJE). The SJE is a series of case-based scenarios to test critical reasoning and clinical application of content beyond the level of the initial certification exam.
During your recertification, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the CHPN® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for CHPN® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
CHPN® Certification Renewal | HPNA members
$270 – Early Bird Fee | $380 – Standard Fee
CHPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members
$410 – Early Bird Fee | $520 – Standard Fee
CHPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members
$540
CHPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$680
*All fees include the cost of purchasing an SJE. You will purchase the $60 SJE through PSI (applicable state taxes may apply), and the remaining balance will be paid through LearningBuilder when you submit your HPAR application.
CHPNA®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your CHPNA® credential, you must sit for and pass the CHPNA® exam prior to the expiration of your current certification. The Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR) is not available for this credential.
To renew your CHPPN® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the CHPPN® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for CHPPN® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
CHPPN® Certification Renewal | HPNA members
$270 – Early Bird Fee | $380 – Standard Fee
CHPPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members
$410 – Early Bird Fee | $520 – Standard Fee
CHPPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members
$540
CHPPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$680
CPLC®
Recertification Requirements
To renew your CPLC® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through the HPNA Learning Center and the Pediatric Pain Basics modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan. As you add activities to your learning plan, there is an option to upload a certificate for each activity. This is optional and NOT required. Only individuals selected for an audit will be required to upload a certificate for each activity.
Your HPCC credential may only be used during your four-year certification period. If you do not recertify, you must stop using the credential immediately. This includes but is not limited to your email signature, on your lab coat, employment badge, or social media profiles. HPCC conducts periodic reviews for any misuse of its credentials. If fraudulent use is found, you will be notified, and immediate action will be required.
Download the CPLC® HPAR Packet for more information about practice hour requirements, professional development activities, and more.
The reporting period in which you can accumulate points for CPLC® renewal is from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You may submit your HPAR application beginning one year prior to your expiration date up until the expiration date. HPCC offers early-bird pricing to certificants who submit their HPAR application two months prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Recertification Fees
CPLC® Certification Renewal | HPNA members
$270 – Early Bird Fee | $380 – Standard Fee
CPLC® Certification Renewal | Non-members
$410 – Early Bird Fee | $520 – Standard Fee
CPLC® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members
$540
CPLC® Certification Reactivation | Non-members
$680
Contact Us
If you need assistance during your recertification, a national office staff member would be happy to help you through the process. Call us at 412-787-1057 or email us.
These specific continuing education resources are not required for renewal. HPCC provides these lists for those looking for CE credits to complete their renewal.
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) provides scholarships to nurses nationwide to cover the cost of certification fees and are valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) certification or those who are renewing their current HPCC certification. HPNF accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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