Ig Certification

Immunoglobulin therapy is one of the most complex fields of clinical practice, requiring clinicians to possess highly-specialized expertise and skills. As such, IgNS is committed to the IgCN® and IgCP® credentialing, which provides assessment, validation and documentation of the knowledge, skills, and overall clinical competence of nurses and pharmacists managing and administering Ig therapy.
IgCN® and IgCP® are the only nationally recognized credentials for Ig nurses and Ig pharmacists. These
credentials meet nationally recognized standards that are reliable and legally defensible measurements of Ig
nurses’ and pharmacists’ expertise.
The IgCN® and IgCP® credential validates that nurses and pharmacists have met stringent requirements for
knowledge and experience and are qualified to provide competent Ig care.
The IgCN®/IgCP® certification examination is available via two convenient options:
- Computerized testing locations across the US and Canada
- Live remote-proctored (LRP) from home or office
Ig Certification Exam Window(s)
Application Deadline | Testing Window |
August 11, 2025 | October 25, 2025 to November 8, 2025 |
January 14, 2026 | February 14, 2026 to February 28, 2026 |
March 18, 2026 | April 18, 2026 to May 2, 2026 |
June 17, 2026 | July 18, 2026 to August 1, 2026 |
October 23, 2026 | October 24, 2026 to November 7, 2026 |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Initial Certification by Examination
Eligibility criteria include:
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Registered nurse (RN) or registered pharmacist (RPh) with a current license in the US or Canada
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A minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in Ig therapy within the past two years in the following areas of practice:
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Nursing practice/ Pharmacy practice
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Managed care
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Research
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Education
- Pharmaceutical/device industry
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Becoming certified
Eligible candidates are required to take the IgCN®/ IgCP® credentialing examination, offered during four 2-week windows per year. The examination is offered at Prometric testing centers or via live remote proctoring at the candidate’s location of choice.
The IgCN®/ IgCP® credentialing examination is a 2-hour, 100-question test with 10 preassessment questions. Examination content is based on the core content areas of immunoglobulin nursing (for IgCN®) and pharmacy (for IgCP®), respectively.
Please review complete eligibility and examination details in the IgCN®/IgCP® Candidate Handbooks:
IgCN®/IgCP® Credentialing Examination Cost:
- IgNS Member: $575
- Non-Member: $675
Term of Certification
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.
Taking the Examination
- 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.
- Approved candidates will receive a scheduling authorization email from PTC.
- 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.
- All questions related to applications, scheduling, taking the exam, and results should be directed to PTC or call (212) 356-0660.
Benefits to clinicians
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
Achieving this credential, and wearing my IgCN® pin gives me an immense sense of pride. It shows my clinical expertise, and sets me apart as a professional “ KG, RN, IgCN®
Benefits to 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.
Achieving this credential gives me a sense of professional confidence I never had before. It shows my clinical expertise, and sets me apart as a professional. “ TR, PharmD, IgCP®
Benefits to patients
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.
Recertification Eligibility Requirements
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):
- Attend one IgNS National Conference within the two-year recertification period (20 RU)
OR
- Complete at least 20 CE contact hours (units) in Ig therapy from IgNS through the IgNS online educational platform
OR
- 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
- Complete at least 20 CE contact hours (units) in Ig Therapy from IgNS through the IgNS online educational platform
OR
- Attend two IgNS National Conferences within the three-year recertification period (40 RU)
OR
- Take the IgCN®/IgCP® credentialing examination before your credential expiry date
Earning Your Recertification Units (RU)
- Recertifying by attending the IgNS National Conference
Attending one IgNS National Conference earns 20 recertification units and completes the 20 RU recertification requirement. - 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. - Take the IgCN®/IgCP® credentialing examination before your credential expiry date
For additional ways to earn your Recertification Units, please see the handbook
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