National HIV Certification Options for Health care Professionals

This non-exhaustive list includes the most widely recognized certification programs for HIV clinicians.

• HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board
• Infectious Disease Society of America/HIV Medicine Association: Clinical Fellowship Program.
• Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Program of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• American Academy of HIV Medicine:
  • Offers 3 certifications:
    • Pharmacist (AAHIVP)
    • Certification for physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant HIV “specialist” working in direct clinical care (AAHIVS)
    • Certification for physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant HIV “expert” working in non-clinical care settings (AAHIVE)