Neuro-APP Certificate Program

An Assessment-Based Certificate Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Certificate Program for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) is an assessment-based certificate program that uses instructional design principles to deliver an online self-paced educational course followed by a post-assessment. This course will equip participants with the tools to safely care for neuroscience patients as an Advanced Practice Provider, while providing quality care demanded by healthcare organizations, regulatory agencies, and patients. All participants will earn nursing CE contact hours and Category 1 CME credits through AAPA. Participants who are advanced practice providers will earn an American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) certificate of added education that indicates attainment of knowledge upon successful completion of the course.

View the Neuro-APP Certificate Handbook

	Certificate Program for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP)
Content	MODULE I – Foundations of Neuroscience MODULE II – Cerebrovascular MODULE III – Neurocritical Care MODULE IV – Neurotrauma Care MODULE V – Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders MODULE VI – Disorders of the Spine MODULE VII – Neuro-oncology MODULE VIII – General Neurology & Neurosurgery MODULE IX – Infectuous and Immune-Related Disease MODULE X – Neuromuscular DIsorders MODULE XI – Pediatrics Neurology & Neurosurgery MODULE XII – Geriatric Neurology MODULE XIII – Advanced Practice, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
Target Audience	This program is designed for advanced practice providers (APPs) with an interest in and foundational understanding of neuroscience patient care. The curriculum is comprehensive and builds upon core neuroscience concepts. APPs who successfully complete the program will earn a certificate of added education. While other healthcare professionals will also benefit from the content and will receive continuing education credit for their participation, the certificate of added education is awarded exclusively to advanced practice providers.
Learning Outcomes	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 Apply pharmacologic principles in the management of neurologic disorders, including appropriate selection and monitoring of therapies Exhibit leadership in ethical decision-making, informed consent, and end-of-life care planning
Post-Assessment	80 questions
CE contact hours	20 CE contact hours and Category 1 CME credits, and 5 pharmacology hours
Pricing	AANN Members: $300 Non-Members: $450 For Institutional Pricing/Discounts, please see information at the bottom of this page.
Renewal	3 years (see course handbook for more information)

Purchase the Certificate Program

*Place a pre-order now to save 10% and you will receive access to the program by the end of July.*

Course Handbook/Course Outline

A detailed course outline is available in the handbook. Participants will have access to the modules, course, and post-assessment for 6 months. There is no time limit to complete a module. You may navigate forward and backward through the courses to review content. PowerPoint slides are available for download once purchased.

Download the Course Handbook

Knowledge Checks/Post-Assessment

Each module contains interactions or knowledge checks to assess if the learning objectives for the course have been met. There will be a final post-assessment once all modules have been completed. The post-assessment questions are multiple-choice, single answer. Participants must pass the post-assessment with a score of >80%. If the participant does not pass, they can access the modules again, going back to review materials and then test again. Participants will have three (3) chances to successfully pass the post-assessment. The post-assessment for those taking the program will be 80 items in length and only include content related to those modules.

Certificate of Added Education, CE, and CME

Advanced practice providers who complete the course and pass all assessments will earn a certificate of added education as a Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider. The recipients of this credential may represent themselves as a “certificate holder as a Neuro-APP.”

Disclaimer: This is a certificate of added education and does not confer a degree, specialty certification, licensure, or expanded scope of practice.

All participants will also receive 20 nursing CE contact hours and Category 1 CME credits, and 5 pharmacology hours, and a certificate of completion from AANN upon completion of the program.

The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development. The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP:13331)

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 7/29/2026 to 7/28/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2015652.

Renewal

The Certificate for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider must be renewed every three (3) years to ensure continued growth and maintenance of advanced neuroscience knowledge. To renew the certificate, the candidate must complete at least 30 continuing education hours related to advanced practice in neuroscience during the 3-year cycle. The renewal must be successfully completed by December 31^st of your third (3^rd) year. AANN and ABNN will provide renewal information in the middle of the year that the candidate is due to recertify; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the candidate to complete the renewal process. The renewal process will not be available until June of your third (3^rd) year.

A Message to Hospital Administrators

Support for the Certificate Program for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) reveals your dedication to the highest standards of care and excellence in clinical practice. Completing this certificate program testifies to the outstanding caliber of your healthcare providers and thereby makes your institution more attractive to prospective healthcare employees.

Hospital administrators can demonstrate support for the Certificate Program for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) by:

promoting current certificate recipients through public recognition of their achievement and ongoing support of their continuing education
challenging and inspiring staff to participate in the certificate program
providing financial and career development incentives to those who demonstrate commitment to their patients and profession through professional development in the certificate program.

These actions will have a positive impact on staff performance and satisfaction while encouraging better outcomes for patients.

As an employer or hospital administrator, you benefit from

Knowing the certificate holder is committed to continuous professional development
Better-qualified individuals for employment or advancement
Ability to match workplace needs with current, relevant training
Justification for potential compensation differential

Institutional Pricing

Facility/Group Purchases – Institutions are eligible for a discount when you purchase 10 or more subscriptions to the Certificate Program for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) . Purchases of 10 or more will get 10% off. All group purchasing prices are based off the member rate of $300.

Number of Subscriptions	% discount	Price per participant
10+	10% off	$270

Questions

If there are any questions about the Certificate Program, please contact AANN at info@aann.org.