Accreditation

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 accreditation 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 accreditation reflects INCA’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-informed continuing education for nurses. What Accreditation Applies To INCA’s ANCC accreditation applies to: Approved INCA educational activities Eligible participants who are licensed nurses Programs that meet ANCC accreditation criteria Accreditation means that eligible learners may earn ANCC contact hours upon successful completion of program requirements. Who Can Receive Contact Hours ANCC contact hours are awarded only to licensed nurses. 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 It’s important to distinguish between accreditation and 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 of an INCA program does not itself confer professional certification. Additional Accreditation Details Accreditation details, including scope and standards, are available on INCA’s website. Learn more about INCA accreditation Certificates and Completion Certificates of completion and contact hours are issued after: All required course components are completed The course evaluation is submitted Tuition is paid in full For details on certificate timing, retrieval, or verification, see: Certificates & Contact Hours: How and When You’ll Receive Yours Questions About Accreditation? If you have questions about accreditation, contact hours, or how INCA programs may support your professional requirements, Admissions is happy to help. Create an Admissions support ticket Book a call with an Admissions Specialist INCA Admissions Specialists are board-certified nurse coaches and INCCP alumni who can help answer accreditation-related questions. Related Articles Certificates & Contact Hours: How and When You’ll Receive Yours Who Is Eligible for INCA Programs? Can Non-Nurses Enroll in INCA Programs?