Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Your early recognition of sepsis and ability to deliver timely, effective care is essential. Earning AACN’s Sepsis Micro-Credential validates your specialty knowledge of caring for patients with sepsis.
The Sepsis Micro-Credential supports the clinical practice of healthcare professionals providing direct care to patients with or at risk of developing sepsis. Sepsis can occur among patients in a variety of locations throughout hospitals and acute care facilities, so clinicians pursuing this micro-credential are not limited to any particular role, unit or setting. To be eligible, applicants must hold a current, unencumbered U.S. healthcare professional license.
The process of applying for and taking the Sepsis Micro-Credential exam is streamlined to make it as easy as possible to pursue this professional achievement.
1No application is necessary; purchase the exam from this webpage.
2Detailed instructions are sent via email after completing your purchase.
3Take the exam online at your convenience, and receive your results immediately after completing the exam.
4Print your certificate of achievement from your AACN customer dashboard.
5Send a verification letter to your employer through our online verification system to confirm that you’ve earned the Sepsis Micro-Credential.
To help you prepare for your Sepsis Micro-Credential exam, AACN offers several useful resources.
This comprehensive outline details content covered in the exam and the references used for validation.
These courses provide clinical information to support optimal care of patients with sepsis.
This collection of AACN resources offers easy access to sepsis-focused educational content.
Have questions or need help? Contact AACN Customer Care.
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