AANN and ABNN's Certificate Programs
A certificate program is different from a certification in that it is usually an educational offering that confers a document at the program's conclusion. A certification refers to an earned credential that demonstrates the holder's specialized knowledge, skills, and experience. The programs are perfect for nurses, specialists, and healthcare professionals that practice in the seizure and epilepsy specialty or those looking to work on a epilepsy specialty unit. Learn more about AANN and ABNN's certificate programs below.
Seizure and Epilepsy
Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional (6 Modules)
New in 2021, the Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional is an assessment-based certificate program that uses instructional design principles to deliver an online self-study educational course followed by post-assessments. This course will equip you with the tools you need to safely care for patients with seizures and epilepsy, while providing the type of quality care demanded by your institution. There are six core online modules, presented sequentially, to be completed followed by passing a post-assessment to earn the certificate.
Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional in a Comprehensive Epilepsy Center (8 Modules)
New in November 2021, two additional modules to the core 6 modules above, provide information on a nurse’s role in a Comprehensive Epilepsy Specialty Clinic and an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The completion of these two additional modules and post-assessment will enhance the professional’s and facility’s ability to care for patients admitted to a comprehensive epilepsy center or EMU and will meet the qualifications for National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) accreditation.
Learn more about both programs
Spine
Certificate Program for the Spine Healthcare Professional
The Certificate Program for the Spine Healthcare Professional is an assessment-based certificate program that uses instructional design principles to deliver an online self-study educational course followed by post-assessments. This course will equip participants with the tools to safely care for patients with spinal disease or injury, while providing quality care demanded by healthcare organizations, regulatory agencies, and customers. Participants will earn CE contact hours and an American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) certificate of added qualification that indicates attainment of knowledge upon successful completion of the course.
The primary purpose of this certificate program is to provide foundational knowledge and evidence-based care for patients who have disease or injury of the spine, and require medical and/or surgical treatment.
The program consists of eight (8) online modules, presented sequentially with a post-test at the end of the program. Learners must pass the post-assessment with an average score of >80% to earn the certificate. A detailed course outline is available at the end of the handbook. Customers who purchase and complete the 8-module program and pass the post-assessment will earn the certificate as a Spine Healthcare Professional.
Learn more about the Spine Certificate Program.
A Message for Hospital Administrators
Support your nurses in completing a certificate program. Institutions are eligible for a discount when they purchase 10 or more subscriptions to the Seizure/Epilepsy Certificate Program. Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off. You can purchase 10 or more subscriptions through the AANN online store. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and get started.
Additional Programs
Stayed tuned for more information as ABNN is actively working on additional certificate programs to serve our nurses.