Recertification
To maintain "Active" COHN/COHN-S and CM statuses, recertification is required every 5 years.
Recertification eligibility criteria includes:
- Active, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse (RN), or an international equivalent:
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3,000 hours of occupational health nursing practice (work experience) completed in the previous 5 years.
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ABOHN certifications reflect a nurse practicing at or above proficient level. OHN work experience is required for the nurse to maintain proficient or above status.
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50 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours related to occupational health practice.
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Contact hours are representative of continual growth. ABOHN's current requirement for 50 hours is based on 10 hours per year; bench marked across other nursing specialties, state licenses, and other certification boards.
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Additional recertification requirements for the Case Management credential are:
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10 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours related to occupational health case management practice.
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Contact hours are representative of continual growth. ABOHN's current requirement is based on 10 hours per year; bench marked across other nursing specialties, state licenses, and other certification boards.
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For additional information and alternatives to required hours and education, please download the Recertification Handbook.