Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
Credential: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
Credentialing Agency: American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification is for occupational health nurses whose practices involve clinician, coordinator, advisor, and case manager roles. COHN candidates must possess a current, active RN license and have completed one of the following in the past five years: 3,000 hours of occupational health nursing experience for paid compensation or a certificate program in occupational health nursing for academic credit from a National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) funded Education and Research Center (ERC) program. Time spent in a graduate program related to occupational health or in a baccalaureate completion program may be considered for a portion of the occupational health nursing work experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite: Current, active RN License
- Experience: 3000 hours
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN)
207 East Ogden
Suite 114
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3652
Phone: (630) 789-5799
Fax: (630) 789-8901
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