The IgCN^®/IgCP^® credential is valid for two years from the date of successfully passing the exam. The expiration date depends on when the exam was taken:

• If the exam date falls between January 1 and June 30, the certification expires on June 30, two years later.
• If the exam date falls between July 1 and December 31, the certification expires on December 31, two years later.

Certification holders must earn recertification units within the defined recertification period. Units cannot be carried over to the next period.

1. The IgCN^®/IgCP^® examination is administered by our testing partner, PTC (Professional Testing Corporation). When you click on “Schedule Exam” you will be taken to PTC’s website to complete your application and pay the exam fee.
2. Approved candidates will receive a scheduling authorization email from PTC.
3. You have the option of taking the exam at a Prometric testing center or via Live Remote Proctoring. For details, please see the IgCN^® or IgCP^® Handbook.
4. All questions related to applications, scheduling, taking the exam, and results should be directed to PTC or call (212) 356-0660.

Earning the prestigious IgCN^®/IgCP^® credential validates and recognizes the specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise of an Ig Nurses and Pharmacists.

The IgCN^® and IgCP^® Credential:

• Is the only tangible metric of expertise in Ig therapy
• Empowers clinicians as confident and highly competent clinical decision-makers.
• Improves patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Protects and informs the public of clinicians’ competence
• Improves professional satisfaction
• Reduces work-related errors
• Protects individual clinicians and employers

Supporting employees in achieving the IgCN^® and IgCP^® credential has far-reaching benefits for employers:

• IgCN^®/IgCP^® credentialing results in standardization of Ig practice within organizations.
• Ig-certified staff is a defined differentiation factor for clinical service providers
  • Establishes your organization as a leader in Ig practice
  • Standardizes the quality of your Ig practice
  • Improves patient care, outcomes and satisfaction
  • Reduces in-house training and competencies burden
  • Improves trust and confidence for patients and prescribers
  • Employers who support clinician certification significantly improve retention rates and develop stable and highly skilled Ig clinical teams.

The IgCN^®/IgCP^® credential protects patients by demonstrating, validating and documenting clinicians’ competence, specialized knowledge and skills.

The IgCN^®/IgCP^® credential ensures compliance with the national standards of practice, the highest quality care, efficacy, safety and optimal patient outcomes.

IgCN^®/IgCP^® credential provides patients with peace of mind, comfort and confidence in their clinical team.

All recertification applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Registered nurse (RN) or Registered pharmacist (RPh) with a current license in the US or Canada
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in Ig therapy within the past two years in any of the following areas of
  practice:
  • Nursing / Pharmacy practice
  • Managed care
  • Research
  • Education
  • Pharmaceutical/device industry

Recertification Fee:
Members                             $325
Non-Members                     $385

Recertification requirements if you were certified on or after October 2024 (Total 20RU):

1. Attend one IgNS National Conference within the two-year recertification period (20 RU)

OR

2. Complete at least 20 CE contact hours (units) in Ig therapy from IgNS through the IgNS online educational platform

OR

3. Take the IgCN^®/IgCP^® credentialing examination before your credential expiry date

Recertification requirements if you were certified prior to October 2024 (Total 40RU):

Attend at least one IgNS National Conference within the three-year recertification period (20 RU)

AND

1. Complete at least 20 CE contact hours (units) in Ig Therapy from IgNS through the IgNS online educational platform

OR

2. Attend two IgNS National Conferences within the three-year recertification period (40 RU)

OR

3. Take the IgCN^®/IgCP^® credentialing examination before your credential expiry date

1. Recertifying by attending the IgNS National Conference
   Attending one IgNS National Conference earns 20 recertification units and completes the 20 RU recertification requirement.
2. Recertifying by continuing education
   Earning 20 RUs by completing continuing education courses offered by IgNS, including live and enduring webinars, CE supplements, CE podcasts, and other programs.
3. Take the IgCN^®/IgCP^® credentialing examination before your credential expiry date

For additional ways to earn your Recertification Units, please see the handbook