Accreditation
How our accreditation works and what "contact hours" mean for nursing education.
Overview
Accreditation helps ensure that continuing education programs meet established standards for quality, rigor, and relevance. This article explains how INCA programs are accredited and what that means for learners.
INCA Accreditation Overview
Integrative Nurse Coach® Academy (INCA) is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This reflects INCA's commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed continuing education for nurses.
What Accreditation Applies To
- Approved INCA educational activities
- Eligible participants who are licensed nurses
- Programs that meet ANCC accreditation criteria
Accreditation means eligible learners may earn ANCC contact hours upon successful completion of program requirements.
Who Can Receive Contact Hours
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs/NPs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs), when applicable
Non-nurses who may be permitted to enroll in select educational activities are not eligible to receive ANCC contact hours.
Accreditation vs. Certification
- Accreditation refers to the approval of INCA as a provider of continuing nursing education.
- Certification refers to a professional credential awarded by a certifying body.
INCA programs award educational certificates and, when applicable, contact hours. Completion does not itself confer professional certification. See Certificate vs. Certification.
Additional Accreditation Details
Accreditation details, including scope and standards, are available on INCA's accreditation page.
Certificates and Completion
Certificates and contact hours are issued after all required course components are completed, the course evaluation is submitted, and tuition is paid in full.
Questions About Accreditation?
INCA Admissions Specialists are board-certified nurse coaches and INCCP alumni who can help answer accreditation-related questions. contact Admissions at admissions@inursecoach.com or through our contact page, or book a call with an Admissions Specialist.