ACLPN - HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN
- Cost $125
- Renews every 4 years
COURSE FORMAT
About
The HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification validates the knowledge and skills of LPNs and LVNs working in the specialized care of patients with HIV and AIDS. The HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB) offers the ACLPN certification.
Completion Time: Candidates have 6 months to complete required curriculum
Cost: Initial Certification: $125
Course Format
The ACLPN certification includes 25 learning modules with associated quizzes. To complete each module, the applicant must answer 4 out of 5 quiz questions correctly and complete the survey. HANCB grants certification after completion of the curriculum within 6 months. The curriculum is based on the National HIV Curriculum and includes:
Screening and Diagnosis
Basic HIV Primary Care
Antiretroviral Therapy
Co-Occurring Conditions
Prevention of HIV
Key Populations
Certification
Eligibility
To be eligible to earn the ACLPN certification, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold an active LPN/LVN license in the U.S. or the equivalent in another country
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical practice, management, or research related to HIV/AIDS
Renewal
ACLPN certification is valid for 4 years. To be eligible for renewal, applicants must:
Complete 50 Continuing Education Points (CEPs), 80% must be in HIV/AIDS care
Submit an application
Pay the renewal fee
Renewal Fee: $100
Continuing Education
Renewal applicants must accrue a minimum of 50 CEPs during the 4-year cycle.
Category 1: HIV/AIDS Nursing Continuing Education (minimum of 25 CEPs)
Category 2: Other Continuing Education in Nursing (maximum of 12 CEPs)
Category 3: Academic Credit Courses (maximum of 25 CEPs)
Category 4: Professional Activities (maximum of 10 CEPs)
Refer to the Recertification Protocol for a full list of accepted CEPs.
Other Resources
HANCB provides a full list of resources including books, journals, reports, and websites about HIV nursing.
Related Certifications
Frequently asked questions
Is the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification earned through an exam?
No, the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification used to be earned through an exam in the past, but it’s now earned by completing 25 learning modules and quizzes.
What’s the difference between the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) and the AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN)?
Both certifications validate the knowledge and skills of healthcare practitioners working with HIV/AIDS patients, but the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) is for LPN/LVNs and the AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) is for RNs.
How long do I have to complete the learning modules for the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification?
You have 6 months to complete the learning modules for the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification.
To recertify the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN), can I complete all the CEPs at once, or do I have to spread them over the 4-year cycle?
For the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN), you may complete the 60 CEPs all at once if you wish, as long as they’re completed by the time your certification expires.
If I’ve already completed modules on the National HIV Curriculum, can they be counted towards the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification?
Yes, if the modules completed are from the 2nd edition National HIV Curriculum, the HANCB will count them towards the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN).
What organization offers the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN)?
The HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB) offers the HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) certification.