Vascular Access Certification Corporation

Vision Statement
VACC is the pre-eminent certifying body for multi-disciplinary vascular access care, whose clinically valued certification results in improved patient safety, quality care, and positive outcomes.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) is to certify vascular access health care professionals and related disciplines working in the field of vascular access through professional board certification.

Purpose
The vascular access certification examination is the standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills and abilities expected of professionals working in vascular access. The certification examination is offered two times per year at testing centers throughout the United States (to include US Territories), Canada, and select international sites. The certification exam is available only in English and all references used to develop it are US based and reflective of US clinical practice.

Upon successful completion of the certification exam, the VA-BC™ credential is awarded for a three year period.

Education