About Canadian Nurses’ Association (CNA) Gerontology Certification

The Canadian Nurses Association recognized Gerontology as a specialty and the first Certification exam was written in 1999.

According to the CNA (2021), certified nurses are…

• Recognized nationally for their practice excellence and commitment to lifelong learning

• Valued by employers, because their certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and brings many benefits to organizations

• Recognized for your commitment to lifelong learning

• Regarded as having enhanced professional credibility in their specialty by showing their Commit to Excellence!

• (See more at: https://cna-aiic.ca/en/certification#sthash.1GZrhxyG.dpuf)

Contact your chapter to see if there is a certification study group in your area to help you prepare for the exam. Working with a group can provide support and make it easier to study.

This CNA certification is valid for 5 years, at which time certification must be renewed. Information regarding renewal of CNA Certification is available on the CNA website at: https://cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/renewing-your-certification.