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®
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 HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $285 – Early Bird Fee | $385 – Standard Fee |
| ACHPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $430 – Early Bird Fee | $530 – Standard Fee |
| ACHPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA Members | $535 |
| ACHPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $680 |
*All fees include the cost of purchasing an SJE. You will purchase the $60 SJE through PSI, and the remaining balance will be paid through LearningBuilder when you submit your HPAR application.
APHSW-C
To renew your APHSW-C credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, any courses completed through HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $240 – Early Bird | $340 – Standard Fee |
| APHSW-C Certification Renewal | Non-members | $380 – Early Bird Fee | $480 – Standard Fee |
| APHSW-C Certification Reactivation | HPNA, SWHPN, NHPCO members | $490 |
| APHSW-C Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $630 |
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 NHPCO: Please utilize the following link to log in to the NHPCO website to 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®
To renew your CHPCA® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $290 – Early Bird Fee | $390 – Standard Fee |
| CHPCA® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $430 – Early Bird Fee | $530 – Standard Fee |
| CHPCA® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members | $540 |
| CHPCA® Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $680 |
CHPLN®
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 HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $205 – Early Bird Fee | $305 – Standard Fee |
| CHPLN® Certification Renewal (HPAR) | Non-members | $320 – Early Bird Fee | $420 – Standard Fee |
| CHPLN® Certification Reactivation (HPAR) | HPNA members | $455 |
| CHPLN® Certification Reactivation (HPAR) | Non-members | $570 |
| CHPLN® Certification Renewal (Test) | HPNA members | $205 |
| CHPLN® Certification Renewal (Test) | Non-members | $320 |
CHPN®
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 HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $240 – Early Bird Fee | $340 – Standard Fee |
| CHPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $380 – Early Bird Fee | $480 – Standard Fee |
| CHPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members | $490 |
| CHPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $630 |
*All fees include the cost of purchasing an SJE. You will purchase the $60 SJE through PSI and the remaining balance will be paid through LearningBuilder when you submit your HPAR application.
CHPNA®
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.
Visit the CHPNA® certification page to schedule your exam.
Fees
| Recertification Fees | |
|---|---|
| CHPNA® Certification Renewal | HPNA members | $150 |
| CHPNA® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $200 |
CHPPN®
To renew your CHPPN® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $240 – Early Bird Fee | $340 – Standard Fee |
| CHPPN® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $380 – Early Bird Fee | $480 – Standard Fee |
| CHPPN® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members | $490 |
| CHPPN® Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $630 |
CPLC®
To renew your CPLC® credential, you must complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).
During your recertification, all courses completed through HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses outside of HPNA will need to be entered into your Learning Plan.
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.
Reporting Period
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 | $240 – Early Bird Fee | $340 – Standard Fee |
| CPLC® Certification Renewal | Non-members | $380 – Early Bird Fee | $480 – Standard Fee |
| CPLC® Certification Reactivation | HPNA members | $490 |
| CPLC® Certification Reactivation | Non-members | $630 |
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 at hpcc@gohpcc.org.
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