CPLC - Certified in Perinatal Loss Care

The Certified in Perinatal Loss Care (CPLC) certification is a professional credential for healthcare professionals specializing in the care of families experiencing perinatal loss. Administered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), this certification recognizes expertise in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to families during and after a perinatal loss, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or the death of a young infant.

Cost: Renewal for HPNA members: $240 early bird rate, $340 standard rate. Renewal for non-members: $380 early bird rate, $480 standard rate. Reactivation for HPNA members:$490. Reactivation for non-members: $630.

Renews: Every 4 years. This certification was discontinued by HPCC effective January 1, 2022. However, recertification for this credential will still be available through the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR) process. 

Requirements

• An active license as a Registered Nurse (RN), social worker, chaplain, or other healthcare professional roles.

• Clinical experience in the field of perinatal loss care, including direct patient care and support for grieving families.

• To recertify your CPLC® credential, complete the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR).

• During your recertification, courses completed through HPNA University and the POLARIS modules will automatically sync with your Learning Plan. Courses from outside HPNA must be manually entered into your plan.
  

CPLC certification requires renewal every 4 years.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits related to perinatal loss care and bereavement support, and submitting a recertification application with a fee.

To accumulate points for your CPLC® renewal, you can report your progress starting from the day your certification begins until you submit your application. You can submit your HPAR application one year prior to your expiration date and up until the expiration date.

Specific CE requirements typically include courses or training related to bereavement, grief counseling, perinatal care, and communication skills.

Detailed records of these activities must be maintained and submitted during the renewal process.

For authoritative and detailed information on Certified in Perinatal Loss Care recertification, including application guidelines and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) website. The HPCC provides resources and standards for healthcare professionals involved in palliative and bereavement care.

Career Opportunities

CPLC-certified professionals work in various settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, hospices, and counseling centers.

They provide critical support in bereavement counseling, developing perinatal loss programs, and educating staff on caring for families experiencing loss.

The HPCC also offers the following certifications:

• Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN)

• Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker – Certified (APHSW-C)