Certificate Programs
The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) and the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) have collaborated on three certificate programs:
Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional
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 a post-assessment. 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. 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 to provide evidence based care to patients who have seizures and epilepsy, who are admitted to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and who are being evaluated for and/or undergoing surgery for medically refractory epilepsy. There are six online modules, presented sequentially, to be completed to earn the certificate. Two additional modules 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 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 National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) accreditation requirements for nursing expertise in epilepsy.
Spine Certificate Program
AANN and ABNN are currently developing a Spine Certificate Program. This program is scheduled to be released in mid-August 2025.
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. A detailed course outline is available at the end of the handbook. Customers who purchase and complete the 8-module program will earn the certificate as a Spine Healthcare Professional.
Neuroscience APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Educational Certificate Program
AANN and ABNN are currently developing an Advanced Practice Provider Certificate Program. More information will be coming soon.
Target Audience: Newer APPs or APPs new to neuroscience seeking a broad neuroscience curriculum covering topics across the continuum of care.
General Learning Outcomes:
Certificate holders will:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies for a broad range of neurological disorders
- Exhibit proficiency in the use of advanced diagnostic tools to diagnose neurologic conditions
- Coordinate comprehensive care for patients with neurologic disorders, integrating multidisciplinary approaches to address complex clinical needs in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Exhibit leadership in ethical decision-making, informed consent, and end-of-life care planning