Certification: Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
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The Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®) examination is aimed at testing the knowledge necessary for the nurse to practice competently at the basic level, within the specialty of pediatric oncology hematology nursing. This certification is a validation of an individual's knowledge in pediatric cancer nursing.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 4 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- Yes
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.