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.
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
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
Online Application Process
Go to the ACLPN application
Enter applicant information
Enter LPN/LVN license information
Complete the eligibility and background information
Attach a copy of active LPN/LVN license
Click “I agree” under the candidate agreement
Click “Submit Form”
To submit payment:
Click “Pay through Paypal now” on the bottom of the application page
On the payment page, click “Add to Cart” under ACLPN Certification
Click “PayPal Checkout” if paying with PayPal account or “Check Out” if not using PayPal account
Complete payment information
Paper Application
Print the downloadable application
Enter applicant information
Enter LPN/LVN license information
Complete the eligibility and background information
Sign and date under “Candidate Signature”
Enter credit card information
Return applications by:
Fax: 330-670-0109
Email: [email protected]
Mail: HANCB, 11230 Cleveland Ave. NW #986, Uniontown, OH 44685
Application approval can take 7 to 10 business days. Once approved, applicants receive an email with instructions for taking the required modules. Following completion of the modules, submit the ACLPN Pathway Certificate to [email protected].
Renewal
ACLPN certification is valid for 4 years. To be eligible for renewal, applicants must:
Complete 60 Continuing Education Points (CEPs)
Submit an application
Pay the renewal fee
Renewal Fee: $100
Online Renewal Process
Go to the ACLPN renewal application
Enter applicant information
Enter LPN/LVN license information
Complete the eligibility and background information
Attach a copy of active LPN/LVN license
Complete and attach CEU information
Located on pages 6 - 11 of the recertification application
Click “I agree” under the candidate agreement
Click “Submit Form”
To submit payment:
Click “Pay through Paypal now” on the bottom of the application page
Select “Add to Cart” under ACLPN Recertification on the payment page
Click “PayPal Checkout” if paying with PayPal account or “Check Out” if not using PayPal account
Complete payment information
Paper Application
Print the downloadable recertification application
Enter applicant information
Enter LPN/LVN license information
Complete the eligibility and background information
Sign and date under “Candidate Signature”
Enter credit card information
Complete CEP information
Return applications by:
Fax: 330-670-0109
Email: [email protected]
Mail: HANCB, 11230 Cleveland Ave. NW #986, Uniontown, OH 44685
Continuing Education
Renewal applicants must accrue a minimum of 60 CEPs during the 4-year cycle.
Category 1: HIV/AIDS Nursing Continuing Education (minimum of 30 CEPs)
Category 2: Academic Credit Courses (maximum of 35 CEPs)
Category 3: AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Clinical Practicum (maximum of 20 CEPs)
Category 4: Other Continuing Education in Nursing (maximum of 30 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. The following books are available for purchase:
Related Certifications
Frequently asked questions
Is the ACLPN certification earned through an exam?
No, the 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 ACLPN and the ACRN?
Both certifications validate the knowledge and skills of healthcare practitioners working with HIV/AIDS patients, but the ACLPN is for LPN/LVNs and the ACRN is for RNs.
How long do I have to complete the learning modules for the ACLPN certification?
You have 6 months to complete the learning modules for the ACLPN certification.
To recertify the ACLPN, can I complete all the CEPs at once, or do I have to spread them over the 4-year cycle?
For the 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 ACLPN certification?
Yes, if the modules completed are from the 2nd edition National HIV Curriculum, the HANCB will count them towards the ACLPN.
What organization offers the ACLPN?
The HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB) offers the ACLPN certification.