CHEST Announces Critical Care Education and Certification Exam for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants/Associates
February 24, 2025
Glenview, Illinois – Announced at the 2025 Critical Care Congress, the
American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is launching an educational
program and formal certification exam for nurse practitioners and
physician assistants/associates in critical care.
The education resources and certification exam were developed,
evaluated, and approved by the full critical care team. It will serve as
validation of knowledge and professional competency in the field of
critical care medicine.
“We’re validating the distinct expertise advanced practice providers
[(APPs)] bring to clinical practice. CHEST has always been a leader
in medical education, and we are continuing that legacy with this
new program,” says Danielle McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP,
Critical Care APP Steering Committee Member. “It is an opportunity
for APPs to add to their knowledge and capabilities in the field of
critical care—something that did not exist until now."
The CHEST education and certification program:
“ICU APPs are a vital part of the care team. They have acquired an
advanced set of knowledge and skills that foster collaboration with
the physicians, not competition. This new certification is a great
way to recognize those competencies,” says Jack Buckley, MD, MPH,
FCCP, 2025 Immediate Past President of CHEST and Physician Member of
the Steering Committee. “This education and certification will
reinforce best clinical practices and standards to help improve
patient care. It is another example of CHEST doing what it does
best.”
Registration for the validated certification will open in June, and
exams will be administered in the fall, including an in-person exam
in October at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago.
About the American College of Chest Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) is the global
leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest
diseases. Its mission is to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of chest diseases through education, communication, and
research. It serves as an essential connection to clinical knowledge
and resources for its 22,000+ members from around the world who
provide patient care in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep
medicine. For information about the American College of Chest
Physicians, and its family of journals, including the flagship
journal CHEST®,
visit chestnet.org.