What is a Micro-Credential?

Micro-credentials are an emerging trend in academia and healthcare and are designed to validate your knowledge in a specific area of professional practice. After successful completion of the micro-credential exam, it can be added to resumes and online professional profiles to be shared with current and potential employers.


Micro-Credential
Certification
CE Hour
What is it?
Micro-credential
Validates a focused subset of knowledge, skills or competencies
Certification
Validates a comprehensive body of knowledge associated with a specialty practice
CE Hour
Indicates the completion of a learning activity and may or may not include a learning assessment
How is it earned?
Micro-credential
There are no eligibility criteria and must pass the micro-credential exam
Certification
Must meet eligibility criteria and pass the certification exam
CE Hour
Completion of the educational activity. May include a post-test or a program evaluation
Who is this for?
Micro-credential
Healthcare providers providing acute/critical care to COVID-19 patients
Certification
Licensed RNs or APRNs who meet the eligibility requirements for the exam
CE Hour
Healthcare providers and other medical professionals

Pricing & Information

  • 1Based on the content provided in the free course, “COVID-19 Pulmonary, ARDS and Ventilator Resources.”

  • 2No distinct eligibility requirements.

  • 3Purchase and complete your exam online, in your own home at your convenience.

  • 490-minute exam consisting of 38 items. A passing score of 28 correct items must be reached in order to achieve the micro- credential and receive 2 Category A CERPs.

AACN Members

$30

Nonmembers

$45