Recertify by Points
Recertification by Points recognizes that professional development and competency maintenance may be accomplished in a variety of ways, including successful participation in various professional activities.
To recertify by points, you are required to earn 300 points within a five year period. You may choose from seven eligible activities to earn your points. When you successfully recertify, your credential will be valid for another five years.
Application Process
To recertify by Points, you must submit:
1. Points Recertification application. Please call the CCI office at 888-257-2667 to receive one.
2. Points Activity Form
3. Recertifcation fee of $280 or $210 if AORN member
If you are due to recertify in 2012, applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2012.
Deadlines
Points applications must be postmarked on or before July 1st of the year you are due to recertify. You may submit a recertification application through December 31st for an additional late fee of $75.00. If you are due to recertify in 2012, your application must be postmarked by July 1, 2012 in order to avoid the late fee.
Points Earning Period
The window during which you must complete the eligible activities for recertification by points is as follows:
| 2007 - 2012 | Jan. 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2011 | July 1, 2012 |
| 2008 - 2013 | Jan. 1, 2008 - Dec. 31, 2012 | July 1, 2013 |
| 2009 - 2014 | Jan. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2013 | July 1, 2014 |
| 2010 - 2015 | Jan. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2014 | July 1, 2015 |
Points Activity Form
Download the Points Activity Form to track your points. The completed form must be submitted at the same time as your application.